Summary:
The 81123 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Sierra Grande K-12 School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 289 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (78.2%), with a high percentage of students (77.51%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community.
While Sierra Grande K-12 School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8 compared to the state average, its academic performance on CMAS/PSAT assessments is consistently below state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. The school's highest performance is in 3rd grade English Language Arts, with 38.9% of students proficient or better, but it still lags behind the state average of 42.1%. The school's lowest performance is in CMAS Math, with only 11.6% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34.2%.
The lack of diversity in Sierra Grande K-12 School's student population and its underperformance on standardized assessments suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school. As an alternative school serving a high-poverty community, Sierra Grande K-12 School may require specialized programs and services to meet the diverse needs of its students and improve their educational outcomes. Continued monitoring and data-driven decision-making will be crucial in ensuring that all learners in the Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 receive a high-quality education.
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