Summary:
The Calhan District No. RJ1 in Colorado is home to two schools: Calhan Secondary School, serving grades 6-12, and Calhan Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. While the district as a whole is performing at a moderately high level, ranking 41 out of 116 districts in Colorado, the individual school performances vary, with the secondary school outperforming the elementary school.
Calhan Secondary School stands out for its strong test scores, exceeding the state average in several key areas, including CMAS Science, PSAT9, and PSAT10. However, the school lags behind the state average in SAT Reading/Writing and Math. In contrast, Calhan Elementary School excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates for all grades and 4th/5th grades specifically surpassing the state average.
The schools also differ in their student demographics and economic factors. Calhan Secondary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.53%) compared to Calhan Elementary School (53.73%), suggesting the elementary school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the secondary school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.
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