Summary:
The 80218 zip code area of Denver, Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. Based on the data provided, Morey Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in School District No. 1. In contrast, the other schools in the area, including Dora Moore Ece-8 School and the two high schools, Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman and Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, do not perform as strongly.
Morey Middle School's exceptional test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts across all grades, significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school's student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 29.37%. In contrast, the other schools in the area have lower test scores, often below 50% proficiency, and more diverse student populations with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students, as well as higher free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 40.43% to 86.3%.
The stark contrast in performance between Morey Middle School and the other schools in the 80218 zip code area highlights the need for further investigation into the factors that contribute to these disparities in educational outcomes. Understanding the underlying causes could help inform strategies to improve the performance of the lower-performing schools and ensure that all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.
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