Fremont Re-2

The Fremont Re-2 school district in Colorado consists of 3 schools serving grades K-12, including Florence Junior/Senior High School, Fremont Elementary School, and Penrose Elementary School. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, as well as racial disparities and the potential influence of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes.

Florence Junior/Senior High School, the largest school in the district with 585 students, has a diverse student population but struggles with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with only 17.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in CMAS/Math compared to the district average of 17.9% and the state average of 34.2%. In contrast, Penrose Elementary School, the smallest school with 298 students, outperforms the other elementary schools in the district on some CMAS tests, such as 5th grade Science and Math.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Penrose Elementary having a much higher percentage of White students (84.9%) compared to the other schools. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates, a proxy for socioeconomic status, differ significantly between the schools, with Fremont Elementary having the highest rate at 59.96%. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and a deeper examination of the underlying factors contributing to the observed differences in academic achievement across the Fremont Re-2 district.