Summary:
The 80237 zip code area in Colorado is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school - that serve a diverse student population. Among these schools, Southmoor Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently achieving high proficiency rates on state assessments and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Samuels Elementary School lags behind, with test scores 10-15 percentage points below the district and state averages.
Southmoor Elementary's strong academic performance is particularly evident in 5th grade science, where 69.6% of students scored proficient or better, compared to just 32.7% for the School District No. 1 and 37.9% statewide. Additionally, Southmoor has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.96%), suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Samuels Elementary has a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (82.66%), indicating a high-poverty student population.
The data also reveals significant demographic differences between the schools, with Southmoor Elementary serving a more racially homogeneous, predominantly White student body, while the other schools in the area have a more diverse racial and ethnic makeup. This disparity in student demographics and academic performance highlights the socioeconomic disparities within the 80237 zip code area and the need for equitable access to quality education for all students.
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