Summary:
The 80403 zip code area in Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a tale of two types of schools in this area, with Fairmount Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School standing out as high-performing, while Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School and Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School demonstrate more mixed or lower academic outcomes.
Fairmount Elementary and Mitchell Elementary are the top-performing schools in the area, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state of Colorado. Their students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates on state assessments, significantly outpacing the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and state averages. In contrast, Compass Montessori exhibits much lower academic performance, with proficiency rates, especially in Math, lagging far behind the district and state.
A concerning trend across all 4 schools is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, around 27-28%, well above the state average. This suggests attendance issues may be a significant challenge in this area, and schools should investigate the root causes and implement strategies to improve student attendance. The data also reveals disparities in student-teacher ratios, with Fairmount and Mitchell having higher ratios than the alternative school Compass Montessori and the smaller Coal Creek Canyon K-8.
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