Summary:
The 80835 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and significant populations of students from low-income backgrounds, there are also standout performers in the area.
Simla Elementary School is a strong performer, ranking 392 out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and outpacing the state average in CMAS/Science and CMAS/Math proficiency. In contrast, Simla High School and Simla Junior High School have seen declines in their SchoolDigger ratings in recent years, with mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages.
The high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients across all three schools suggest a relatively low-income student population in the 80835 zip code area, which may contribute to the challenges faced by these schools. However, the data also reveals that Simla Elementary School has been able to maintain consistent academic performance, indicating that targeted interventions and support can help address the specific needs of these schools and their student populations.
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