Summary:
The Colorado Springs School District No. 11 operates 9 middle schools serving grades 6-8 in the Colorado Springs area. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standouts like Holmes Middle School and Jenkins Middle School ranking among the top middle schools in Colorado, while others like Galileo School of Math and Science and Mann Middle School lag behind in test scores and rankings.
The top-performing schools, Holmes Middle School and Jenkins Middle School, stand out with their high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, often exceeding the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and state averages. In contrast, schools with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students, such as Galileo School of Math and Science and Mann Middle School, tend to have lower academic performance.
Across the district, the middle schools share a consistent 1.9% dropout rate, which is lower than the district and state averages. However, chronic absenteeism rates remain high, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, indicating a need for further investigation and intervention. The data suggests that while some middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 are excelling, there are significant disparities in academic achievement and student outcomes that warrant further attention and efforts to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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