Summary:
Zip code 80215 in Lakewood, Colorado is served by five schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1: three elementary schools (Stober Elementary School, Slater Elementary School, and Eiber Elementary School), one large high school (Lakewood High School), and one alternative K-12 academy (Sobesky Academy), serving roughly 2,719 students.
Stober Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the 76th percentile statewide with 4 stars, and posting the lowest poverty rate (27.6% free/reduced lunch) and lowest chronic absenteeism (19.9%) in the area. Its ELA proficiency of 61.3% and math proficiency of 48.8% far exceed district and state averages. By contrast, Slater Elementary School (32nd percentile) and Eiber Elementary School (13th percentile) serve student populations with roughly 72-76% poverty and much higher absenteeism, and their proficiency rates are about half of Stober's. Lakewood High School is a solid 4-star school (74th percentile) with a 92% graduation rate, well above district and state averages, though its 38.9% chronic absenteeism is a concern.
Math is a consistent weakness across all schools, with math proficiency lagging reading/ELA everywhere. Sobesky Academy serves a high-needs alternative population with a very low 6.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, but faces 76% chronic absenteeism and a 38.5% graduation rate. There is no traditional middle school in the zip code, and the achievement gap between Stober and Eiber (a 36-point ELA gap) reflects how strongly poverty and attendance correlate with outcomes in this area.
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