Summary:
The city of Henderson, Colorado is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state. The schools include 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, with varying academic performance and student demographics.
Among the standout schools, Belle Creek Charter School and John W Thimmig Elementary School have the highest CMAS proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Prairie View High School and Prairie View Middle School have significantly lower proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories.
The data suggests a potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Belle Creek Charter School and Henderson Elementary School, tend to have lower proficiency rates. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic outcomes across the district.
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