Summary:
The 81067 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Jefferson Intermediate School and Washington Primary School) and 1 junior/senior high school (Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School). This area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates across all three schools, ranging from 71.23% to 83.11%.
Among the standout schools, Jefferson Intermediate School shines with its strong performance in English Language Arts, particularly in 6th grade where its proficiency rate exceeds the district and state averages. In contrast, Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School struggles, with only 10% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding the SAT Math standard, compared to the state average of 31%. Despite the academic challenges, the schools in this area maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.3 to 12.4, which could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention to students.
The racial diversity of the schools in the 81067 zip code area, with a majority Hispanic student population and a sizable White student population, presents both opportunities and challenges in meeting the unique needs of different student groups. The presence of Washington Primary School, serving grades PK-2, could be crucial for providing early academic support and intervention to students, which may help set them up for success in the later grades. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the socioeconomic and academic challenges faced by the schools in this area, while also leveraging the strengths of the higher-performing schools to improve student outcomes across the board.
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