Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80653

The 80653 zip code area is home to two schools - Weldon Valley Elementary School and Weldon Valley Junior/Senior High School, both part of the School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley. While the schools have some standout performance metrics, they also face challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism and college readiness.

Weldon Valley Junior/Senior High School stands out for its strong science performance, with 63.2% of 8th graders proficient or better on the CMAS Science assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 36.4%. In contrast, Weldon Valley Elementary School has performed better than the district and state averages on English Language Arts assessments, with 48% of students proficient or better across all grades, compared to 44.8% statewide. Both schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could contribute to more personalized attention for students.

However, the schools face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7% and lower math proficiency at the elementary school compared to the state average. Additionally, Weldon Valley Junior/Senior High School has seen inconsistent performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years. The significant gap between the high school's performance on the SAT Reading and Writing assessment (31% proficient) compared to the state average (62%) is also a concern for college readiness.