Summary:
The 80229 zip code area in Colorado is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spread across two school districts - Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Mapleton School District No. 1. While the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, a few standouts emerge, including Welby Community School of the Arts, which has the highest proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math, and Achieve Academy, another high-performing elementary school.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, with many having very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high-need student population. This is reflected in the academic performance, with several schools, particularly in the Mapleton School District, ranking in the bottom quartile of Colorado schools. However, there are bright spots, such as Clayton Partnership School, which has impressive proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state averages.
The data suggests that the high-poverty nature of many of the schools is a key factor in their academic challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Despite these challenges, the standout performance of schools like Welby Community School of the Arts and Achieve Academy demonstrates that high-quality education is possible even in high-need communities.
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