Summary:
The 81089 zip code area is home to two schools - Peakview School, an elementary school, and Walsenburg Junior Senior High School. Both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, with very high free and reduced lunch rates of over 80%.
Academically, the schools in this area are underperforming compared to state averages. Peakview School has relatively low CMAS proficiency rates, with only 19.4% and 5.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, respectively. Walsenburg Junior Senior High School also performs below state averages on CMAS, SAT, PSAT9, and PSAT10 assessments. Both schools rank in the bottom 10-15% of Colorado schools, indicating a need for improvement in educational outcomes for students in this area.
The differences in student-teacher ratios between the elementary and high school may be a factor in the academic performance, with the higher ratio of 17.2 at Peakview School potentially contributing to its lower test scores. Overall, the schools in the 81089 zip code face significant challenges in serving their high-need student population, and addressing these issues will be crucial for the Huerfano School District Re-1 and the local community.
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