Summary:
The 80033 zip code in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts like Prospect Valley Elementary School and Mountain Phoenix Community School performing above the district and state averages, while others like Stevens Elementary School lag significantly behind.
The high school, Wheat Ridge High School, performs well, ranking in the top 50% of Colorado high schools with a solid 84.2% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores, particularly in Reading and Writing. However, the data also reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, well above the state average.
The schools in the 80033 zip code serve a diverse population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 27.91% to 65.51%, indicating that many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a role in the varying academic outcomes observed. The data provides valuable insights that could inform targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps and help all students in the community succeed.
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