Summary:
The 80720 zip code area is home to two schools - Akron Elementary School and Akron High School, both part of the Akron School District No. R-1. While the elementary school lags behind in academic performance, the high school has shown steady improvement, emerging as the stronger performer in the area.
Akron High School boasts a higher statewide ranking compared to Akron Elementary School, ranking 174 out of 349 Colorado high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The high school has also demonstrated progress, moving from a 2-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 3-star rating in recent years. Additionally, Akron High School outperforms the district and state averages in PSAT and SAT assessments, with 54% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing.
In contrast, Akron Elementary School lags behind, with lower proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. This performance gap may be attributed to the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.19%, suggesting a greater proportion of students from lower-income households. Despite these challenges, the progress made by Akron High School demonstrates the potential for schools in the area to improve with targeted interventions and a focus on student achievement.
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