Summary:
The city of Ignacio, Colorado is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Ignacio Elementary School, Ignacio High School, and Ignacio Middle School. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like standardized test scores and school rankings.
All three Ignacio schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments compared to the state averages. For example, the 2023-2024 CMAS Math proficiency rate at Ignacio Elementary School was just 13.7%, well below the state average of 34.2%. The schools' SAT and PSAT scores at Ignacio High School also lag behind state benchmarks. Additionally, all three Ignacio schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Colorado, with the elementary and middle schools in the bottom quarter.
The Ignacio schools serve a student population that is more racially diverse and economically disadvantaged than the state as a whole. All three schools have high percentages of Native American and Hispanic students, as well as very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 60.7% at Ignacio High School to 72.76% at Ignacio Elementary School. While the low student-teacher ratios could be a strength, the consistently poor academic performance suggests that the Ignacio School District No. 11Jt faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
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