Summary:
The 80226 zip code area of Lakewood, Colorado is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. While the district is ranked 35 out of 116 in Colorado, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with standout schools like Dennison Elementary School contrasting with lower-performing institutions like Brady Exploration School.
Dennison Elementary is a shining example, ranking 3rd out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over 90% of its students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Brady Exploration School, an alternative high school, ranks 340th out of 349 Colorado high schools, with only 20-23% of students proficient in reading and writing on the SAT. The data also reveals a potential correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, with schools like Deane Elementary and Lasley Elementary having the highest free/reduced lunch rates and the lowest test scores.
While the racial diversity of the schools varies, with some like Dennison Elementary having a majority White student population and others like Deane Elementary and New America School having a majority Hispanic student population, the data does not conclusively show a relationship between diversity and academic performance. However, the challenges faced by alternative and transition schools, such as Brady Exploration School and Jeffco Transition Services School, are evident in their lower performance and rankings compared to the traditional public schools in the area.
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