Summary:
The 80260 zip code area in Colorado is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. While the district is ranked 52 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 3-star rating, the schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet the needs of their student populations.
The Pinnacle Charter School, an alternative school, stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%. However, its academic performance lags behind the state and district averages, with proficiency rates well below the state and district in CMAS English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments. In contrast, STEM Launch, a public magnet elementary/middle school, outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS English Language Arts and Math assessments, particularly in the upper elementary and middle school grades.
The high-poverty elementary schools, such as Federal Heights Elementary and North Mor Elementary, which have free/reduced lunch recipient rates of 92.71% and 76.75%, respectively, struggle academically, with proficiency rates in the teens and 20s for CMAS assessments. This highlights the challenges faced by schools serving large populations of economically disadvantaged students. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue across all the schools, with rates ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.
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