Summary:
The 80535 zip code in Colorado is home to two schools: Cache La Poudre Middle School and Cache La Poudre Elementary School, both part of the Poudre School District R-1. While the middle school consistently outperforms the elementary school on standardized tests, the data reveals both strengths and areas for improvement across these institutions.
Cache La Poudre Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with proficiency rates on CMAS tests exceeding district and state averages. The school is ranked among the top 25% of Colorado middle schools and has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients. In contrast, Cache La Poudre Elementary School generally underperforms on CMAS tests, with proficiency rates often below district and state averages, and is ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools.
The data also reveals a racial diversity disparity, with Cache La Poudre Middle School having a higher percentage of White students (84.88%) compared to Cache La Poudre Elementary School (78.52%). Additionally, the elementary school has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. These factors may contribute to the observed performance gap between the two schools, and present opportunities for the district to address disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 80535 zip code.
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