School District 27J

School District 27J in Colorado encompasses 32 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 4 alternative schools, serving a diverse student population across the region. The district features a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant variation in student demographics, academic achievement, and other key metrics.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Eagle Ridge Academy, a public charter high school that ranks 99th out of 349 Colorado high schools and has a 4-star rating, as well as Reunion Elementary School and Landmark Academy at Reunion, both of which are high-performing elementary/middle schools. On the other hand, schools like South Elementary, Henderson Elementary, and Northeast Elementary rank in the bottom 15% of Colorado elementary schools.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with a wide range in test scores and proficiency levels, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math. These gaps appear to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic achievement. The district's two charter schools, Eagle Ridge Academy and Landmark Academy at Reunion, stand out as high-performing outliers, suggesting potential strategies or approaches that the district may want to learn from to support its lower-performing campuses.