Summary:
The 81521 zip code area in Colorado is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. The district is ranked 40 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area are Rim Rock Elementary School and Monument Ridge Elementary School, both of which have significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math on CMAS tests compared to the district and state averages. The only high school in the data set, Fruita Monument High School, also stands out for its strong performance on SAT and PSAT tests, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in Reading/Writing and Math than the district and state.
While the data shows that the higher-performing schools generally have lower rates of economically disadvantaged students and lower student-teacher ratios, a concerning trend across all schools in the area is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which is an issue the district may need to address to improve student outcomes. Overall, the 81521 zip code area offers a mix of strong-performing and average-performing schools, with a few standout institutions providing a solid academic foundation for their students.
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