Summary:
The Buena Vista School District No. R-31 in Colorado serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district showcases a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout schools and opportunities for growth.
Buena Vista High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 147 out of 328 Colorado high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and low dropout rate of 1.9%. Additionally, 9th-grade students excel in PSAT9 Reading and Writing assessments, outperforming the state average. In contrast, Buena Vista Middle School is the district's top performer, ranking 188 out of 469 Colorado middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school stands out for its exceptional performance in CMAS Science, with 55.2% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 36.4%.
However, the district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%. Additionally, the district struggles with math proficiency, with all schools performing below the state average in CMAS Math assessments. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 34.32% at Buena Vista High School to 75% at Chaffee County High School, suggests significant socioeconomic diversity within the district, which may require tailored approaches to support student needs.
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