Summary:
The 80465 zip code area in Colorado is home to two elementary schools - Kendallvue Elementary School and Red Rocks Elementary School, both part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. While Red Rocks Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top in Colorado, Kendallvue Elementary has struggled, with lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking.
Red Rocks Elementary School has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69.5% of Red Rocks students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.5% for the district and 44.8% for the state. In contrast, Kendallvue Elementary School's test scores lag behind, with only 42.1% of students proficient or better in ELA in the same year.
The data also reveals a significant difference in the socioeconomic factors between the two schools, with Kendallvue having a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.9%) compared to Red Rocks (10.95%). Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. These findings highlight the need for the Jefferson County School District to closely examine the factors contributing to the disparities and implement targeted interventions to support struggling schools like Kendallvue.
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