Top Rankings
Meeker School District Re1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 720 students in Meeker School District Re1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Meeker School District Re1 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
720 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Meeker School District Re1, which is ranked within the top 5% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
36%
# Black Students
3 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
591 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
82%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
46
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,876 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,086 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,876
$15,473
Spending / Student
$37,086
$15,791
Best Meeker School District Re1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 manages 3 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 is ranked #5 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker School District Re1?
82% of Meeker School District Re1 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Meeker School District Re1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,086 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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