Lamar School District No. Re-2

The Lamar School District No. Re-2 in Colorado consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district faces challenges with academic performance, particularly in mathematics, one school stands out as a bright spot - Alta Vista Charter School.

Alta Vista Charter School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 58.1% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 37.8% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 30.6% and 19.2%, respectively. This exceptional performance has earned Alta Vista a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools. In contrast, the other schools in the district are rated 1 or 2 stars, indicating significant room for improvement.

The Lamar School District as a whole faces challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.11% at Alta Vista Charter School to 82.51% at Washington Elementary School. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the district's lower overall academic performance compared to the state, particularly in mathematics proficiency. Addressing these gaps and implementing comprehensive strategies to improve the quality of education across all schools in the district could be crucial for supporting student success.