Summary:
The St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J in Colorado is home to 8 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standouts like Altona Middle School and Erie Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others like Trail Ridge Middle School and Sunset Middle School struggle with lower test scores and proficiency rates.
The top-performing schools, Altona Middle School, Erie Middle School, and Mead Middle School, boast impressive statewide rankings, 4- and 5-star ratings, and over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have significantly lower test scores, with less than 30% proficiency in Math at Trail Ridge Middle School and Sunset Middle School.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools reporting around 27.7% chronic absenteeism in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, there is a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 12.4% at Erie Middle School to 78.53% at Longs Peak Middle School, suggesting socioeconomic factors may play a role in student performance. The district should examine these disparities and implement targeted interventions to support all students and ensure equitable access to high-quality education.
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