Summary:
The 80216 zip code area in Colorado is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Swansea Elementary School and Garden Place Academy) and 1 high school (Colorado High School Charter - GES). These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 86% across all 3 institutions.
Based on the available data, none of the schools in the 80216 zip code area appear to be standouts in terms of academic performance. Both elementary schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Swansea Elementary had only 14% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.9% for the district and 44.8% for the state. The high school, Colorado High School Charter - GES, also underperforms, with only 30% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 53% for the district and 62% for the state.
Across all 3 schools, there are additional concerns, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of around 27.7% and relatively high student-teacher ratios ranging from 14.2 to 15.4 students per teacher. These factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools in the 80216 zip code area. To improve outcomes for students, targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to address the underlying issues of poverty, attendance, and low academic achievement.
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