Sanford School District No. 6

The Sanford School District No. 6 in Colorado operates two schools: Sanford Elementary School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School. The district is ranked 41 out of 115 districts in Colorado and rated 3 stars, indicating a relatively consistent level of support and resources provided to its schools.

Sanford Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Colorado elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs strongly in 3rd and 4th grade CMAS English Language Arts, exceeding state averages, but has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% that needs to be addressed. In contrast, Sanford Junior/Senior High School has also ranked in the top 50% of Colorado high schools over the past 3 years, with a 3-star rating, and boasts an impressive 84.2% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.9% dropout rate. However, the school is struggling with CMAS math performance, with proficiency rates well below the state average.

Both schools serve a significant economically disadvantaged population, with Sanford Elementary School having a 67.66% free/reduced lunch rate and Sanford Junior/Senior High School having a 54.88% free/reduced lunch rate. This highlights the need to address the unique challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds and ensure equitable access to educational resources across the district.