For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,463 students in Lamar School District No. Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lamar School District No. Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lamar School District No. Re-2, 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
903 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
36%
# Black Students
7 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
519 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
35%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
106
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,475
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,396
$15,791
Best Lamar School District No. Re-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Grades: 3-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is ranked #124 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar School District No. Re-2?
62% of Lamar School District No. Re-2 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lamar School District No. Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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