Summary:
The 81520 zip code area in Colorado is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Rocky Mountain Elementary and Clifton Elementary) and 1 middle school (Mount Garfield Middle School). Unfortunately, these schools are consistently underperforming compared to the Mesa County Valley School District and the state of Colorado on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
All three schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the proficiency rate in CMAS/Math for all grades at Mount Garfield Middle School was just 17%, compared to 31.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The two elementary schools perform even worse, with proficiency rates around 13-14% in CMAS/Math. Additionally, the schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Colorado, with Mount Garfield Middle School ranked 333 out of 485 Colorado middle schools, and the two elementary schools ranked 884 and 897 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools.
The data suggests that the schools in the 81520 zip code area are facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64-75% across the schools, indicates that these schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which may be contributing to their academic struggles. While the student-teacher ratios are within a reasonable range, the lack of standout schools in the area is concerning and highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the overall quality of education in the region.
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