Summary:
The 81424 zip code in Colorado is home to two small public schools, Nucla High School and Nucla Middle School, both part of the West End School District No. Re-2. These schools face significant challenges, including small enrollments, underperformance on state assessments, and high rates of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Nucla High School has a relatively small enrollment of 63 students, with a diverse student population that is 80.95% White, 12.7% Hispanic, and 1.59% African American and Native American. However, the school consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado high schools. Additionally, over half (53.97%) of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community.
Similarly, Nucla Middle School has an even smaller enrollment of just 25 students, with a less diverse population of 84% White and 16% Hispanic. While comprehensive data on the school's academic performance is limited, the available information shows that its CMAS English Language Arts and Science scores are below the state and district averages. The school also has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 68%, further highlighting the economic hardships faced by the families in this area.
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