Meeker School District Re1

555 Garfield
Meeker, CO 81641
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 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 19% 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
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
712 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#6 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Meeker School District Re1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meeker School District Re1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meeker School District Re1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
29%
≥90%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Meeker School District Re1 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
35%
# Black Students
1 Student
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
577 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
81%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
47
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
41
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,167 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,503 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Meeker School District Re1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Meeker School District Re1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,167
$15,418
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Meeker School District Re1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$37,503
$15,735
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Meeker School District Re1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Meeker School District Re1 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Meeker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Barone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 manages 3 public schools serving 712 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?
81% of Meeker School District Re1 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Meeker School District Re1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,503 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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