Summary:
The 80301 zip code area in Colorado is home to two schools: Heatherwood Elementary School and Boulder Prep Charter High School, both part of the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. While Heatherwood Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, Boulder Prep Charter High School has faced challenges in recent years.
Heatherwood Elementary School is a standout in the area, ranking in the top 79 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores consistently exceed the district and state averages, and it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7. In contrast, Boulder Prep Charter High School has been in the bottom quartile of Colorado high schools in recent years, earning 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals a racial diversity imbalance, with Heatherwood Elementary School having a majority white student population (80.84%) and Boulder Prep Charter High School having a more diverse racial makeup, with 35.29% Hispanic students. Additionally, the relatively low free/reduced lunch rate at Heatherwood Elementary School (16.09%) suggests the school serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
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