Summary:
The 80903 zip code area of Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals notable differences in school performance, with North Middle School standing out as the highest-performing school in the group, ranking in the top 35% of Colorado middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
While Palmer High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%, its test scores lag behind state and district averages, with only 18-22% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Math and Science. Across the schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 27.7% to 28.0%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 64.4% to 72.2%, indicate that many families in this area are facing significant economic challenges.
The inclusion of the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, an alternative school, highlights the diverse educational needs within the 80903 zip code area. Overall, the data suggests potential inequities in educational resources and opportunities across the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which warrants further investigation to understand the factors driving the observed performance differences between the schools.
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