Summary:
The 80918 ZIP code contains 8 schools educating 2,684 students across elementary through high school, with the majority falling under the 2-star Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and one standout elementary, Pioneer Elementary School, belonging to the top-10 ranked Academy School District No. 20.
Families will find clear standouts in this area. Pioneer Elementary School is the top-performing elementary school, the only one in the ZIP code to exceed state averages in ELA (61.6%), math (50.0%), and science (42.6%). Within D11, Martinez Elementary School is a rising star, combining strong academics (52.3% ELA, 48.0% math) with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area (27.5%), while King Elementary School nearly matches Pioneer in math (49.6%). On the other hand, Fremont Elementary School, Keller Elementary School, and Grant Elementary School struggle significantly, with Keller and Fremont seeing sharp declines in statewide rankings over the past two years. At the secondary level, CIVA Charter Academy is the clear high school standout for literacy, with an impressive 78% SAT Reading/Writing proficiency and a strong 86.1% graduation rate, though its math scores are a concern.
The data reveals systemic challenges. Chronic absenteeism affects 7 of 8 schools, including high-achieving CIVA Charter Academy (51.1%). Russell Middle School represents a significant transition challenge, as its proficiency rates (31.2% ELA, 25.3% math) lag far behind the strong elementary schools that feed into it. While Martinez Elementary School and King Elementary School are on upward trajectories, Fremont Elementary School and Keller Elementary School are declining. This mix of bright spots and urgent needs makes 80918 an area of stark contrasts for parents to evaluate.
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