Summary:
The St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J in Colorado is home to 8 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
At the top of the district's middle schools is Altona Middle School, which consistently ranks among the best in Colorado with a 5-star rating and exceptional proficiency rates in English and Math. Erie Middle School and Westview Middle School also perform well, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado middle schools. In contrast, Longs Peak Middle School and Sunset Middle School struggle, with significantly lower proficiency rates and higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.
The data reveals a clear achievement gap within the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, with the higher-performing schools serving a majority White student population and the lower-performing schools serving a majority Hispanic student population. This disparity suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the unequal outcomes, underscoring the need for the district to address the root causes of these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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