Summary:
The Weld re-8 school district in Colorado has only one middle school, Fort Lupton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite the district's efforts, Fort Lupton Middle School is struggling academically, with significantly lower test scores compared to the Weld re-8 district and the state of Colorado.
Fort Lupton Middle School has a diverse student population, with 80.49% of students identifying as Hispanic and 17.26% as White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores, is consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.4% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to 14.3% for the Weld re-8 district and 32.2% for the state. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Math for all grades at Fort Lupton Middle School was significantly lower than the district and state averages.
The high percentage of students (66.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Fort Lupton Middle School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding, teacher professional development, and evidence-based instructional programs, to improve student outcomes and provide the necessary resources for the school community.
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