Summary:
The 81211 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly white student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. While the schools generally perform below state averages in math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, Salida Montessori Charter School stands out with exceptional ELA performance, and Buena Vista High School has maintained a strong academic record over the past decade.
Salida Montessori Charter School, a public charter elementary/middle school, impresses with its significantly higher ELA proficiency rates compared to the state and Buena Vista School District No. R-31 averages, with 70% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.3. In contrast, the other schools in the area generally score below state averages in both ELA and Math, indicating a potential need for improvement in these areas.
Despite the district's overall lower ranking, Buena Vista High School has maintained a top-quartile ranking among Colorado high schools over the past decade, suggesting it is a standout school within the district. The free/reduced lunch rates across the schools range from 21.9% to 57.89%, reflecting the socioeconomic diversity of the communities served by these institutions. This diversity may contribute to the varying academic outcomes observed in the area.
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