Summary:
The 80224 zip code area in Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. These schools are part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 76 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, George Washington High School stands out with the highest enrollment, a strong 84.2% four-year graduation rate, and generally above-average test scores, particularly in SAT Reading and Writing. In contrast, Place Bridge Academy and Denver Green School Southeast, the two elementary schools, struggle significantly, with only 13.2% and 23.3% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, and 11.5% and 12.7% in CMAS Math across all grades.
Across the schools, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7% and significant socioeconomic challenges, with Place Bridge Academy having 89.09% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the stark differences in academic performance observed between the high-performing George Washington High School and the lower-performing elementary schools. While the data paints a concerning picture, it also highlights opportunities for improvement, as the strong performance of George Washington High School suggests that with the right resources and strategies, the lower-performing schools could potentially improve their academic outcomes.
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