Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 80902 zip code - Carson Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Fountain School District No. 8. The data reveals that Carson Middle School is performing significantly below district and state averages across key academic metrics, including standardized test scores and proficiency rates.
Carson Middle School has a low statewide ranking, placing 388th out of 469 Colorado middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on CMAS tests is generally below district and state averages, with only 15.9% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to 24.3% for the district and 36.4% for the state. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 22.4% for 6th grade to 32.1% for 7th grade, while math proficiency rates are particularly low at 14.9% for all students, compared to 24.3% for the district and 35.9% for the state.
The data also reveals that Carson Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (50.5% in 2023-2024), indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is 27.7% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's overall academic challenges and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.
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