Summary:
The city of Hayden, Colorado is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Hayden Valley Elementary School, Hayden High School, and Hayden Middle School. While the schools share some common challenges, such as underperformance on state assessments compared to the Colorado averages, each school also has its own unique strengths and areas for improvement.
Hayden Valley Elementary School stands out as the largest school in the district with 245 students, and it has a predominantly white student population. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 25% of 5th graders proficient or better in science and around 20-25% proficient in English language arts and math across all grades. In contrast, Hayden High School has a slightly more diverse student population, with 13.04% Hispanic students and 2.61% African American students, and its test scores are mixed, with 32% of 11th graders proficient or better in reading and writing, but only 22% proficient in math.
The smallest school in the district, Hayden Middle School, stands out as the strongest performer, with relatively strong English language arts scores that are closer to the state average, though its math scores are quite low. The district as a whole faces challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates and racial demographics that suggest potential equity issues. However, the low student-teacher ratios across the schools could be an asset to build upon. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors influencing student outcomes in the Hayden School District No. Re 1.
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