Summary:
The city of Morrison, Colorado is home to two elementary schools: Red Rocks Elementary School and Kendallvue Elementary School, both part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. While Red Rocks Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, Kendallvue Elementary has struggled to keep up with district and state averages.
Red Rocks Elementary is a standout school, ranking in the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. It has a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, with 71.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, Kendallvue Elementary ranks in the bottom 50% of Colorado elementary schools, with test scores consistently below the district and state averages.
The demographic differences between the two schools may contribute to the performance gap. Red Rocks Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.77%) compared to Kendallvue Elementary (71.43%), and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.92% vs. 31.79%). Additionally, Red Rocks Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio (18:1) compared to Kendallvue Elementary (15.6:1), suggesting that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio, such as teacher quality and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student success.
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