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Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 180 students in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
180 Students
874,078 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
53,286 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,418 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
312,858 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
36%
# Black Students
7 Students
40,225 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
112 Students
437,198 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,931 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
46,246 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,153
# Students in K Grade:
13
58,011
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
60,191
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
63,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
61,295
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
62,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
62,503
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
62,832
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
64,154
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
65,329
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
69,688
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
70,252
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
68,738
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
73,082
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $106,267 is higher than the state median of $15,360. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $103,833 is higher than the state median of $15,676. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$106,267
$15,360
Spending / Student
$103,833
$15,676
Best Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manzanola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District manages 2 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District is ranked #150 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District?
62% of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $103,833 is higher than the state median of $15,676. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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