Summary:
The Englewood School District No. 1 in Colorado serves 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district faces challenges, with an overall ranking of 80 out of 115 districts in the state and a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Englewood Leadership Academy, a middle school, consistently performs among the top 34-114 middle schools in Colorado, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Charles Hay World School, an elementary school, also performs well above district and state averages, with 44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 35% in Math, compared to district averages of 34% and 24%, respectively.
However, the district faces significant performance gaps, with some schools, such as Wm E Bishop Elementary, having only 19.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, the district grapples with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52% to 91%, suggesting many students come from low-income families, which can impact academic outcomes.
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