Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80916

The zip code 80916 in Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to 14 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Harrison School District No. 2. While the district as a whole is ranked 72 out of 116 in Colorado and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the performance of individual schools within the district varies greatly.

A few schools stand out as performing better than others, including James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, a charter school that ranks 252 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and is rated 4 stars out of 5. It has strong test scores, with 58.3% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in CMAS Math. Another high performer is James Irwin Charter High School, which ranks 62 out of 349 Colorado high schools and is also rated 4 stars. It boasts impressive test scores, with 78% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, and 43% proficient or better in SAT Math.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, both within the district and compared to state averages. Schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Atlas Preparatory Elementary School (94.38%) and Atlas Preparatory Middle School (96.9%), tend to have the lowest test scores, indicating a strong correlation between poverty and academic achievement. The district may need to focus on addressing these disparities to ensure all students in the 80916 zip code have access to a quality education.