Summary:
The 80220 zip code area of Denver, Colorado is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the School District No. 1. While the district is ranked 76 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 2-star rating, several standout schools within the area demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
The Denver School of the Arts high school is a shining example, ranking 8th out of 349 Colorado high schools with a 5-star rating. It boasts impressive test scores, with 82.9% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts and 67.4% in CMAS Math, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%. Other top-performing elementary schools in the area include Steck Elementary, ranked 7th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools, and Park Hill School, ranked 37th.
In contrast, the data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the high-achieving schools and the lower-performing ones, such as Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences, Ashley Elementary, and Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment. This disparity appears to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also have the lowest test scores. Addressing this achievement gap and improving overall academic performance across the district remains a key challenge for the School District No. 1.
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