Summary:
The 97471 zip code has only one school, Sunnyslope Elementary School, which serves grades K-5. As part of the Douglas County School District 4, Sunnyslope Elementary has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in 2021-2022.
Sunnyslope Elementary's academic performance is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.7% to 37.5% in English Language Arts and 18.4% to 40% in mathematics. The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade was 23.7%, compared to the district average of 28.7% and the state average of 30.6%. This underperformance is concerning, especially given the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.43%) and the relatively high spending per student ($22,310).
Despite the resources allocated to Sunnyslope Elementary, the data suggests the need for targeted strategies to improve student achievement. The school's declining statewide ranking and academic performance compared to the district and state averages indicate that further investigation and intervention may be necessary to address the factors contributing to the school's challenges and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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