Summary:
The 80918 zip code in Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to a single public middle school, Russell Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school's enrollment of 532 students is relatively average, its academic performance lags behind both the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado across key metrics like test scores, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Russell Middle School ranks 285 out of 469 Colorado middle schools, with a 2-star rating, indicating it is performing below average statewide. The school's test scores in science, English language arts, and math all fall short of district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.17%, suggesting a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.
While the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.4 is relatively low, this does not appear to be translating into better outcomes for students. Further investigation into the school's teaching quality, curriculum, school climate, and community engagement may be necessary to identify areas for improvement and help Russell Middle School better serve its student population.
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