Summary:
The West Grand School District No. 1 in Colorado has only one elementary school, West Grand Elementary and Middle School, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 271 students. Based on the available data, this school does not appear to be a standout performer, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools in recent years.
The school has faced several challenges, including a higher-than-average dropout rate of 1.9% and a significantly elevated chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% in the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 24% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state average of 44.8%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (41.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which could be a potential advantage, this advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that West Grand Elementary and Middle School is a struggling school that is underperforming compared to state averages across a range of metrics, and addressing the school's challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.
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