Top Rankings
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,678 students in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,678 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
# American Indian Students
110 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
602 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
35%
# Black Students
13 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
894 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
53%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
114
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,952 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,399
$15,418
Spending / Student
$11,952
$15,735
Best Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Grades: K-4
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt manages 5 public schools serving 1,678 students.
What is the rank of Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt is ranked #137 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt?
53% of Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Archuletaunty School District No. 50 Jt's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,952 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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