Summary:
The city of Otis, Colorado is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in Otis are operated by two school districts: Otis School District No. R-3 and Lone Star School District No. 101.
Among the standout schools in Otis is Otis Elementary School, which was ranked 78 out of 962 Colorado elementary schools in 2013-2014 and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has also outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Another high-performing school is Lone Star Undivided High School, which was ranked 47 out of 334 Colorado high schools in 2011-2012 and maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.9% in 2023-2024.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern across the schools in Otis. Both Otis Junior-Senior High School and Otis Elementary School had high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7% in 2023-2024, which could be an area for improvement. Additionally, Otis Junior-Senior High School and Lone Star Undivided High School consistently underperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, suggesting a need for academic interventions. The high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 50% to 58.24% across all schools, also indicate that the schools in Otis may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
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