Summary:
The 80461 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. This area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.31% at Lake County Elementary School to 62.86% at Cloud City High School.
Academically, the schools in this area struggle, with proficiency rates on CMAS/PSAT9 tests significantly lower than state averages. Lake County High School has the highest proficiency rates, reaching up to 38.3% in CMAS/English Language Arts for 7th grade, but these rates are still well below state benchmarks. The schools' statewide rankings have also fluctuated, with Lake County High School ranking as low as 243 out of 411 Colorado high schools in 2018-2019.
Despite the challenges, the schools in the 80461 zip code area offer some unique characteristics. Cloud City High School, with only 35 students, has the smallest enrollment and the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 80%. This small school size may allow for more personalized attention, but it also presents resource allocation and extracurricular challenges. Overall, the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic and academic hurdles, requiring targeted interventions and support to address the diverse needs of the student population.
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