Best Public Schools in Zip Code 81252


Summary:

The 81252 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Custer County School District Consolidated 1. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be struggling, with consistently below-average academic performance compared to state averages. The student populations at these schools are predominantly White, with limited racial and ethnic diversity, and a significant portion of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Custer County Elementary School has proficiency rates on state tests that are 10-20 percentage points below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Similarly, Custer County High School and Custer Middle School also lag behind state averages on standardized tests. These schools also have relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged families.

Despite the small school sizes, with enrollments under 100 students for the middle and high schools, the schools in the 81252 zip code area are struggling to provide high-quality education and academic outcomes for their students. The combination of below-average test scores, lack of diversity, and high rates of economic disadvantage suggests these schools face significant challenges in supporting student success. Parents in this area may want to explore additional educational options or resources to ensure their children receive the support they need to thrive academically.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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