Summary:
The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J operates 7 schools in the Gunnison area, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the district are Crested Butte Secondary School, a high-performing high school consistently ranked among the top 50 in Colorado, and Crested Butte Elementary School, an elementary school that also ranks in the top 150-330 in the state. These schools excel in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. In contrast, Gunnison High School lags behind in several areas, suggesting room for improvement.
The district-wide data also reveals some areas of focus, such as addressing high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools. Additionally, the alternative Marble Charter School stands out with strong academic performance, despite its small size, indicating it is effectively meeting the needs of its specialized student population.
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