Summary:
The 80203 zip code of Denver, Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school and 3 high schools. This diverse educational landscape reveals stark contrasts in school performance and student demographics within the same geographic area.
The standout school in the data set is Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, an elementary school that outperforms the School District No. 1 and state averages on CMAS tests for English Language Arts and Math. This school also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools. In contrast, Contemporary Learning Academy and Denver Justice High School serve higher-need student populations, with lower test scores and higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients.
The data set highlights the importance of school choice and diversity in the education system. While Emily Griffith High School and Denver Justice High School struggle with lower academic outcomes, the presence of a public charter school like Downtown Denver Expeditionary School provides an alternative option for families seeking a higher-performing educational experience. This diversity of school options within the same zip code underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the equity challenges faced by some schools in the area.
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