Summary:
The 81132 zip code area is home to two small schools - Del Norte Elementary School and Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Upper Rio Grande School District C-7. These schools face significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to state averages.
Del Norte Elementary School has a relatively small enrollment of 198 students, with a majority Hispanic student population (53.54%) and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.04%. The school consistently ranks in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools on CMAS tests, despite having a small student-teacher ratio of 11:1. In contrast, Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School, with 188 students, performs slightly better than the elementary school on CMAS and college readiness tests, but still ranks in the bottom quarter of Colorado high schools.
The data highlights significant educational equity concerns, as both schools struggle to provide high-quality learning opportunities for their predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations. The small school sizes may also present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and staffing. Addressing these issues will likely require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure all students in the 81132 zip code area have access to a quality education.
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