Summary:
The 81647 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Garfield School District No. Re-2, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 90 out of 116 in Colorado and rated 1 star, a few schools in the area stand out.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School has the highest overall CMAS test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the other schools, as well as the highest percentage of 5th graders proficient or better in CMAS Science. Meanwhile, Riverside School, the middle school, has the highest CMAS scores in English Language Arts and Science and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3.
In contrast, Coal Ridge High School has particularly low test scores, with only 25.5% proficient or better in CMAS Science and 36% in SAT Math. All the schools in the area serve a significant population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.69% at Coal Ridge High School to 36.75% at Riverside School. The data highlights the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to the performance differences between the schools and work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all students.
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