Summary:
The 80911 zip code area in Colorado is home to 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of School District No. 3. While the district is ranked 55 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 3-star rating, the data reveals a wide range of performance across the schools, with some standout high-performing institutions and others that are struggling.
Among the top-performing schools in the area are Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, which ranks 295 out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, as well as Talbott STEAM Innovation School and Widefield Elementary School of the Arts, both of which have 3-star ratings and above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some schools like Pinello Elementary and Venetucci Elementary lag behind in academic performance.
Across the district, there are several concerning trends, including a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 43.82% at Mesa Ridge High School to 80.65% at Discovery High School, indicating that many students are facing socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting their academic success. By addressing these issues and building on the success of the top-performing schools, the district has the opportunity to improve outcomes for all students in the 80911 zip code area.
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