Summary:
The 80904 zip code area of Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a wide range of performance among these schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet academic standards.
Holmes Middle School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Colorado with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has strong performance in CMAS English Language Arts and Science tests, outperforming the district and state averages. Howbert Elementary School also stands out, with a 3-star rating and performance well above the district and state averages in CMAS English Language Arts and Math tests across all grade levels. In contrast, West Middle School and West Elementary School have the lowest test scores among the schools in the data set, with proficiency rates significantly below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the 80904 zip code area, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%. This issue may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the data suggests a potential correlation between higher free and reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as seen in the lower-performing schools. The presence of a charter school, Mountain Song Community School, highlights the role of school choice and the potential for alternative educational models to produce strong results, even in a challenging district like Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
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