Summary:
The 81003 zip code area in Colorado is home to 6 schools spanning elementary, middle, high, and alternative education, spread across two school districts - Pueblo School District No. 60 and Pueblo County School District 70. The standout schools in this area are The Connect Charter School, a high-performing public charter middle school, and GOAL Academy, a public charter high school serving a unique student population.
The Connect Charter School is ranked 43rd out of 485 Colorado middle schools and has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, while GOAL Academy serves a diverse student body, it has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10% of Colorado high schools and receiving a 0-star rating, likely due to the high-need population it serves as an alternative school.
The other schools in the 81003 zip code area, including Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy, Irving Elementary School, and Morton Elementary School, have lower proficiency rates and face challenges related to high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The data highlights the importance of school choice and the potential benefits of charter school models in serving the needs of this community.
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