Summary:
The Custer County School District Consolidate 1 in Colorado operates three schools: Custer County Elementary School, Custer County High School, and Custer Middle School. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools.
Among the standout schools, Custer County Elementary School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools to the middle. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Science are higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Custer County High School and Custer Middle School appear to be struggling academically, with proficiency rates below the state averages in many subject areas.
A significant concern across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing these attendance issues, along with the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, could be crucial in driving improvements across all three schools.
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