Summary:
The 80017 zip code area of Aurora, Colorado is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 alternative school, all part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 or the State Charter School Institute. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there are significant differences in their academic performance.
Arkansas Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the data set, ranking 695 out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and boasting the best proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math across all grades. In contrast, Iowa Elementary School and Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning have the lowest proficiency rates. The alternative school, Vanguard Classical School - East, also stands out with a relatively high four-year graduation rate and better-than-average performance on CMAS assessments.
The data suggests that factors such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational approaches may play a significant role in the observed performance differences among the schools. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools indicate that socioeconomic challenges may be impacting student learning and achievement. Overall, the 80017 zip code area offers a diverse range of educational options, each with its own strengths and areas for improvement.
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