Summary:
The 80503 zip code area in Colorado is home to two middle schools - Altona Middle School and Westview Middle School. Based on the available data, Altona Middle School stands out as the higher-performing of the two, consistently ranking among the top 25-26 middle schools in Colorado over the past three years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Altona Middle School significantly outperforms both the district and state averages on CMAS tests across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 71.9% of Altona students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.9% for the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J and 44.8% statewide. Altona also has a lower dropout rate of 1.9%, which is on par with the state average.
In contrast, Westview Middle School has ranked in the 100-121 range among Colorado middle schools, with a 4-star rating. Westview's performance on CMAS tests is generally below the district and state averages. Additionally, Westview has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.37%) compared to Altona (19.97%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. While both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, the data suggests Altona Middle School is providing a higher-quality education for its students.
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