Deer Trail School District No. 26J

The Deer Trail School District No. 26J is a small district in Colorado that serves two schools: Deer Trail Elementary School and Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores and poor statewide rankings.

Deer Trail Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students (42.29%) and significantly lower test scores than the state average across most subjects and grade levels. The school is ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating. Similarly, Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School also has a high percentage of Hispanic students (46%) and much lower test scores than the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The high school is ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-2 star rating.

Both schools in the Deer Trail School District No. 26J serve a relatively economically disadvantaged community, with free and reduced lunch rates around 40-46%. The high student-teacher ratios, especially at the elementary school, may also be contributing to the low academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that the district faces significant challenges in improving student achievement and addressing the educational needs of its diverse student population.