Summary:
The 80517 zip code area in Colorado is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Estes Park School District R-3. While the district faces some challenges, one school stands out as a relative bright spot.
Estes Park Middle School appears to be the highest performing of the three, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger test scores compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 39.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in CMAS Science, compared to 36.4% statewide. In contrast, Estes Park High School has a lower 1-star rating but maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools have high free/reduced lunch rates of 53.81% and 50.79% respectively, indicating a relatively high-need student population. While the student-teacher ratios are generally favorable, the schools tend to underperform the state averages on standardized tests, suggesting potential areas for improvement in curriculum, instruction, and student support.
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