Six Denver schools could be closed if they don’t improve or maintain their test scores

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By Melanie Asmar/Chalkbeat

Six Denver schools could face a closure vote next year if they don’t improve or maintain their test scores, according to a presentation at Thursday night’s school board meeting.

John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Cheltenham Elementary, Traylor Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 could be at risk of what Superintendent Alex Marrero euphemistically calls “reimagining” if they earn one of the state’s two lowest ratings — signified by the colors orange and red — next fall.

The state ratings are largely based on standardized test scores.

Some of the six schools are safer from closure than others. Academy 360 earned a yellow rating this