Summary:
The city of Gilcrest, Colorado is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. While the schools share some common challenges, such as a majority Hispanic student population and high rates of free and reduced lunch, their performance and trends vary significantly.
Valley High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from 183 out of 221 Colorado high schools to 263 out of 349. In contrast, North Valley Middle School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking, placing between 264-289 out of 448-485 Colorado middle schools. Meanwhile, Gilcrest Elementary School has shown improvement, with its statewide ranking rising from 496 out of 921 to 476 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools.
Academically, the schools face challenges, with test scores in CMAS/Math and CMAS/Reading and Writing well below state averages across the board. However, North Valley Middle School appears to be a relative bright spot, with stronger performance compared to the district and state. The high rates of free and reduced lunch, ranging from 41.51% at Valley High School to 51.42% at North Valley Middle School, suggest the district may be grappling with significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement.
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