Summary:
The 80212 zip code area of Denver, Colorado is home to three elementary schools: Edison Elementary School, Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning, and Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley. While these schools serve the same general geographic area, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly.
Edison Elementary School stands out as the clear academic leader in the 80212 zip code, consistently ranking among the top 34 elementary schools in Colorado School District No. 1. Edison students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with 75.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70% in Math. The school's success is likely attributed to its relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (17.2% free/reduced lunch) and favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.8.
In contrast, the other two schools in the area, Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning and Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley, have more average to below-average performance metrics. Centennial A is a 3-star school that ranks around the 290th-294th percentile in the state, while Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley is a 2-star school ranking around the 500th percentile. Both schools serve larger proportions of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 25.3% and 46.6% respectively, which likely contributes to their lower academic outcomes.
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