Summary:
The city of Fountain, Colorado is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district as a whole struggles with test scores, a few standout schools, such as Jordahl Elementary School and Eagleside Elementary School, consistently perform above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the CMAS assessments. These schools have earned 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district.
In contrast, other schools in the Fountain School District No. 8 and School District No. 3 struggle, with most performing below the state averages in both ELA and Math. The district also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.32% at Eagleside Elementary to 68.02% at Aragon Elementary, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The presence of Welte Education Center, an alternative high school, highlights the district's efforts to cater to the needs of students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting. However, this school has the lowest test scores in the district, with only 26% proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing. The stark differences in performance between schools, coupled with the high free/reduced lunch rates, suggest potential equity issues within the Hanover School District No. 28 that may require further investigation and targeted strategies to support all students.
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