Summary:
The city of Parachute, Colorado is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Grand Valley School District No. 16. While the schools have a diverse student population, the data indicates that they are collectively struggling to meet academic standards, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
None of the Parachute schools stand out as clear academic performers, with all of them ranking in the bottom half or bottom 20% of Colorado schools. Bea Underwood Elementary School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 43.09%, while Grand Valley Center for Family Learning has the highest percentage of White students at 57.01%. However, these demographic differences do not translate to better academic outcomes, as the schools uniformly perform well below state averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Math.
The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.74% at Grand Valley High School to 61.52% at Bea Underwood Elementary, suggest that the Parachute schools serve a population facing significant economic challenges. This, combined with the low academic performance, raises concerns about equity and access to quality education for students in the area. The Grand Valley School District will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement across all its schools.
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