Summary:
The 80231 zip code area in Colorado is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The standout school in this area is Challenge School, a public magnet elementary/middle school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Colorado. In contrast, the other schools in the area, such as Hamilton Middle School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside, Holm Elementary School, and Joe Shoemaker School, generally have lower performance metrics and rankings.
Challenge School stands out with exceptional test scores, with 88.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 88.3% proficient or better in Math across all grades. The school also has very high proficiency rates in 5th and 8th grade Science, at 83.3% and 90.2% respectively. In contrast, the other schools in the 80231 zip code area have lower proficiency rates, with Hamilton Middle School and Joe Shoemaker Elementary having particularly low proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts. School District No. 1 and Cherry Creek School District No. 5 oversee the schools in this area.
The data highlights the stark performance differences between the high-achieving Challenge School and the lower-performing schools in the 80231 zip code area. This suggests that factors such as school type, student demographics, and district rankings can have a significant impact on academic outcomes. The high free and reduced lunch rates at some of the schools, particularly Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside, indicate that these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the lower proficiency rates observed. Additionally, the racial/ethnic diversity of the schools varies considerably, with Challenge School having a much higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to the other schools, raising questions about equity and access to high-performing educational opportunities for students of color in the area.
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