Summary:
The 81252 zip code area is home to three schools - Custer County Elementary School, Custer County High School, and Custer Middle School - all part of the Custer County School District Consolidated 1. While the schools have shown some positive trends, they also face significant challenges, particularly in the areas of math performance and chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Custer County Elementary School has seen an improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 715th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 481st out of 950 in 2024-2025. However, the school's overall CMAS/Math proficiency rate of 25% is significantly lower than the state average of 35.9%. In contrast, Custer County High School has maintained a consistent statewide ranking, placing around the 200th position among Colorado high schools, but its PSAT/SAT performance is an area of concern, with proficiency rates in reading/writing and math lagging behind state averages.
Across the schools, there are common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, and disparities in math performance, with Custer Middle School having only 11.1% of students proficient or better in Math across all grades. Additionally, the schools serve a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.09% to 60.53%, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges.
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