Summary:
The city of Leadville, Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. While the schools in Leadville serve a diverse student population, they face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by consistently low proficiency rates and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Cloud City High School stands out as the smallest school with only 35 students and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 62.86%. In contrast, Lake County High School is the largest school with 414 students and the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 70.05%. However, both high schools, as well as the two elementary schools, Lake County Elementary School and Lake County Intermediate School, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates in CMAS/PSAT9 assessments compared to state averages, particularly in math and science.
The challenges faced by the schools in Leadville are further compounded by the overall performance of the Lake County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 115 out of 116 districts in Colorado and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the systemic issues within the district may be contributing to the academic struggles observed across the individual schools, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the unique needs of the Leadville community.
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