Summary:
The 80908 zip code in Colorado is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, located in different school districts, show a range of academic performance and student demographics. Grand Peak Academy and Encompass Heights Elementary School are ranked in the top 340 Colorado elementary schools, while Ray E Kilmer Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 113 out of 950 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School consistently outperforms the other schools, as well as the district and state averages, on CMAS tests in both English Language Arts and Math. The school also excels in 5th grade Science, with 67.6% proficiency, significantly higher than the district and state. In contrast, Grand Peak Academy has lower proficiency rates in many grade levels and subject areas. The schools also vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Ray E Kilmer Elementary School having the lowest at 14.6.
Across all four schools, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, are a concern that may require further investigation and intervention. The schools also serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the differences in free/reduced lunch rates. These demographic differences may contribute to the performance disparities observed. Additionally, the schools are located in different school districts, which appear to have varying levels of performance and ratings, suggesting that district-level factors may play a significant role in the schools' overall performance.
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