Summary:
The city of Haxtun, Colorado is home to two schools, Haxtun Elementary School and Haxtun Junior/Senior High School, which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population and small student-teacher ratios, they also exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement.
Haxtun Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of white students, at 91.48%, which is significantly above the state average. However, the school lags behind the state in CMAS English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grades. In contrast, Haxtun Junior/Senior High School excels in 8th grade science, with 44.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.2%. The high school also performs well on PSAT and SAT reading and writing assessments, with 64-79% of students scoring proficient or better, exceeding the state averages.
Despite these differences, both schools in the Haxtun School District No. Re-2J share a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, the small student-teacher ratios, 16.5 at the elementary school and 14.8 at the high school, could be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the district may want to focus on addressing the academic performance gaps, particularly in math, and consider ways to increase diversity and support for economically disadvantaged students.
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