Summary:
Westminster Public Schools in Colorado has only one middle school, Shaw Heights Middle School, which has consistently performed below the district and state averages on standardized tests. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Shaw Heights Middle School has ranked in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools for the past three school years, with only 9.5% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS Science in 2024-2025, compared to 14.4% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school's dropout rate was 1.9% in 2023-2024, and its chronic absenteeism rate was 27.7% for the same year, both of which are concerning.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Shaw Heights Middle School, at 89.41% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes. Addressing these challenges, including the school's low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and the unique needs of its student population, will be crucial for Westminster Public Schools to ensure that all students in the district have access to a quality education.
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