Middle Schools in School District 27J

School District 27J in Colorado is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The schools in this district display a range of academic performance, with Rodger Quist Middle School standing out as the top performer, consistently scoring above district and state averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, schools like Overland Trail Middle School struggle, scoring well below the district and state averages.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement between the schools, which may be linked to socioeconomic factors. Schools with higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Vikan Middle School and Overland Trail Middle School, also have the lowest test scores. Additionally, all 5 schools in School District 27J face high chronic absenteeism rates, around 27.7%, which likely impacts student learning and performance.

While Rodger Quist Middle School stands out as the top performer, there is still room for improvement even at this school, as its test scores lag behind the state averages in many areas. Identifying and sharing best practices from Rodger Quist could benefit the other schools in the district and help address the significant performance gaps observed across the middle schools in School District 27J.