Summary:
The 80621 zip code area in Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Weld re-8 school district. While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates, one elementary school, Leo William Butler Elementary School, stands out as the strongest academic performer in the group.
Leo William Butler Elementary School has the highest performance on CMAS English Language Arts and Math assessments, with 34.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 25.9% in math, outpacing both the district and state averages. In contrast, Fort Lupton High School, the only high school in the data set, struggles academically, with only 9-32% of students proficient or better in various subject areas, well below the state averages.
The schools in the 80621 zip code area serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, ranging from 69.55% to 80.49% across the different schools. This diversity presents both challenges and opportunities, as the district works to ensure equitable access to educational resources and opportunities for all students. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions could lead to meaningful progress in the educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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