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Strasburg School District 31j 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 4 public schools serving 1,209 students in Strasburg School District 31j. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Strasburg School District 31j have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
4 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,209 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Strasburg School District 31j, 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
35%
# Black Students
18 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
707 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
77
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,911 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,265 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,911
$15,418
Spending / Student
$10,265
$15,735
Best Strasburg School District 31j Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1983 Monroe Street
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Strasburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Strasburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Hemphill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j manages 4 public schools serving 1,209 students.
What is the rank of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j is ranked #76 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Strasburg School District 31j?
59% of Strasburg School District 31j students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Strasburg School District 31j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,265 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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