School District 27J

School District 27J in Colorado encompasses 33 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 85 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in academic performance.

A few schools stand out as performing better than the district average. Landmark Academy at Reunion and Reunion Elementary School are both elementary schools that rank in the top 40% of Colorado elementary schools, with strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Discovery Magnet School is another high-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 35% of Colorado elementary schools with exceptional science and English Language Arts scores. At the high school level, Eagle Ridge Academy stands out, ranking in the top 55% of Colorado high schools with very strong SAT and PSAT scores.

However, the district's overall performance lags behind state averages, with low proficiency rates in math and science across many grade levels. The district's graduation rate is on par with the state average at 84.2%, but the dropout rate of 1.9% and chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% are areas of concern. The wide performance gap between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district suggests socioeconomic factors may play a role, and the district's middle schools and some elementary schools struggle the most, with many ranking in the bottom 25% of Colorado schools in their grade bands.