Summary:
The 80013 zip code in Aurora, Colorado is home to 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - Aurora Joint District No. 28 and Cherry Creek School District No. 5. The data reveals stark performance differences between the two districts, with the Cherry Creek district schools consistently outperforming the Aurora district schools on metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.
Among the standout schools in the area, Aurora Frontier K-8 stands out with the highest performance across multiple measures, including significantly above-average CMAS test scores in English Language Arts and Math. Horizon Middle School also stands out, with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate among the middle schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. Additionally, Summit Elementary School has some of the highest CMAS test scores in English Language Arts, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the schools, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, which likely contribute to the overall academic performance. Additionally, the schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 tend to have higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes. While the performance gaps are significant, the data indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement at the lower-performing schools, particularly those in the Aurora district, by addressing the root causes of these disparities.
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