Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80923

The 80923 zip code area in Colorado is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two different school districts - El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado Springs School District No. 11. While the schools in this area generally perform well, there is notable variation in their rankings and test scores, suggesting that factors beyond just location, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student demographics, play a significant role in academic outcomes.

Among the standout schools in the 80923 zip code are Scott Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, and Skyview Middle School, which performs well and ranks in the top 40% of Colorado middle schools. Another respectable performer is Jenkins Middle School, which ranks in the top 35% of Colorado middle schools. The schools in this area generally outperform their districts and the state in English Language Arts, but math scores tend to lag behind, suggesting an opportunity for improvement in this subject area.

The schools in the 80923 zip code serve diverse student populations, with White students making up 48-62% of the student body, Hispanic students 21-28%, and African American students 4-10%. The free/reduced lunch rates range from 18.65% at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy to 40.63% at Jenkins Middle School, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The student-teacher ratios also vary, from 16.1 at Skyview Middle School to 24.8 at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy.