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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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 163 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 40% 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
2 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
163 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
3 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
35%
# Black Students
4 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
97 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
6
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $117,350 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 227% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $114,663 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 250% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$117,350
$15,418
Spending / Student
$114,663
$15,735
Best Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manzanola Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
Magnet 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
| 108 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 163 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 #151 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?
59% of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 12:1, 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 $114,663 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 250% over four school years.
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