Summary:
The 81005 zip code area of Pueblo, Colorado is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly Hispanic student population with high rates of poverty. While some schools, like Goodnight Elementary School, are excelling academically, others, such as Pueblo Academy of Arts, struggle to meet proficiency standards, highlighting stark disparities in educational opportunities within the district.
Goodnight Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, with 53.1% of 6th graders proficient or better in CMAS Math, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Pueblo Academy of Arts middle school has the lowest performance in the area, with only 3.6% of students proficient or better in CMAS Math. The data also reveals that schools with the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Beulah Heights Elementary, tend to struggle the most academically.
Despite the challenges faced by some schools, the presence of a virtual high school option, Paragon Learning Center, and the progress made by this school in recent years, suggest that with the right strategies and resources, the lower-performing schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 could potentially improve and provide all students with access to a high-quality education.
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