Summary:
The city of Del Norte, Colorado is home to two schools - Del Norte Elementary School and Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School, both of which serve students in the Upper Rio Grande School District C-7. While the schools share some similarities, such as a majority Hispanic student population and relatively small student-teacher ratios, they also exhibit distinct differences in their academic performance and overall rankings.
Del Norte Elementary School struggles academically, ranking in the bottom 25% of Colorado elementary schools with a 1-star rating. The school underperforms the state and district averages on CMAS tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, and has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 54.04%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School performs better, with proficiency rates closer to the state and district averages, especially in English Language Arts, though it still lags behind in Math.
The data suggests that the schools in Del Norte face unique challenges, such as addressing the needs of their diverse student populations and improving academic outcomes. While the small student-teacher ratios at both schools could be a potential strength, the low overall performance indicates that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching methods, or school leadership, may need to be addressed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.
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