Summary:
The 80610 zip code in Colorado is home to two schools: Highland High School and Highland Middle School, both part of the Weld County School District No. Re-9. While the middle school shows some strengths in science education, the data suggests both schools are facing challenges in academic performance and socioeconomic factors.
Highland High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 149th out of 210 Colorado high schools in 2020-2021 to 241st out of 349 in 2022-2023. This decline is coupled with lower-than-average test scores in reading/writing and math, indicating the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. In contrast, Highland Middle School stands out with a high percentage of 8th grade students proficient or better in CMAS Science, significantly above the state average, suggesting a potential strength in science education.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the schools do have smaller class sizes, with student-teacher ratios lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data paints a mixed picture of the schools in the 80610 zip code, with both strengths and areas for improvement.
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