Summary:
The Fremont Re-2 district in Colorado is home to three schools: Florence Junior/Senior High School, Fremont Elementary School, and Penrose Elementary School. Despite serving a community with significant economic challenges, these schools have shown both strengths and areas for improvement.
Florence Junior/Senior High School stands out with its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and low dropout rate of 1.9%. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While test scores are generally below state averages, the school's 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts performance is a bright spot.
The elementary schools, Fremont Elementary School and Penrose Elementary School, also face challenges, with both schools ranking in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools. Nonetheless, Penrose Elementary has outperformed the district and state averages in 5th grade science and 3rd-6th grade math, demonstrating pockets of success. Across the district, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.01% to 61.05%, indicate the need for targeted support and resources to address the economic challenges faced by the community.
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