Summary:
The city of Edwards, Colorado is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students across a range of socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. While the schools show significant disparities in academic performance, a few standout institutions emerge, such as Eagle County Charter Academy, a public charter school that consistently ranks among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools and outperforms district and state averages on standardized tests.
In contrast, Edwards Elementary, a traditional public school, struggles with low proficiency rates, with only 18.8% of students proficient in Math across all grades. The racial and socioeconomic diversity of the schools is pronounced, with the charter schools serving more affluent and predominantly White student populations, while the traditional public schools have higher percentages of Hispanic and low-income students. The student-teacher ratios also vary widely, with the high schools, such as Red Canyon High School, having significantly lower ratios than the elementary and middle schools.
Overall, the data highlights significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across the schools in Edwards, Colorado, suggesting the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences and potential strategies to address equity and opportunity gaps within the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and the State Charter School Institute.
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