Summary:
The city of Colorado City, Colorado has only one school in the data set - Craver Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Pueblo County School District 70. Craver Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 79.53% of students identifying as white. However, the school's test scores are consistently below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 34.6% to 53.5% in ELA and 11.3% to 23.9% in Math.
Additionally, 50.88% of Craver Middle School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1 is slightly lower than the typical recommended ratio of 15 to 1, suggesting that class sizes may not be a significant barrier to learning. However, the consistently low test scores indicate a need to examine other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school climate, that could be impacting student achievement.
Overall, the analysis of Craver Middle School reveals a school that is consistently underperforming compared to district and state averages, particularly in core academic subjects. The school's demographic characteristics and economic factors may be contributing to these challenges, and further investigation into the specific needs and barriers faced by the school community could inform targeted interventions and support strategies to improve student outcomes.
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