Summary:
The 80631 zip code area of Greeley, Colorado is home to 13 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41% to 93%. The student populations are predominantly Hispanic, making up 45% to 97% of the enrollment across the schools.
Despite these challenges, a few schools stand out as high-performers. West Ridge Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, ranks 2nd out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Jackson Elementary School ranks 1st out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in Science, English Language Arts, and Math. Martinez Elementary School also performs well, with the second-highest proficiency rates in Science and English Language Arts.
However, the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools scoring well below the state averages on the CMAS state assessments. Even the highest-performing schools only achieve proficiency rates in the 30-40% range. This points to a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the Greeley School District No. 6. Understanding the practices and strategies employed at the standout schools could provide valuable insights for the rest of the district as it works to address these systemic challenges.
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