Top Rankings
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Rocky Ford School District No. R2 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
616 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rocky Ford School District No. R2, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
459 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
36%
# Black Students
1 Student
39,859 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
146 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
24%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
49
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,891 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,528 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,426 MM

Spending
$10 MM
$13,702 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,891
$15,473

Spending / Student
$15,528
$15,791

Best Rocky Ford School District No. R2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 3-6
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Grades: PK-2
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 manages 3 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 is ranked #87 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
75% of Rocky Ford School District No. R2 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Rocky Ford School District No. R2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,528 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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