Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Creede School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creede School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Creede School's student population of 86 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creede School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creede School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creede School's ranking?
Creede School is ranked #949 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creede School?
The graduation rate of Creede School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Creede School?
86 students attend Creede School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Creede School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creede School?
Creede School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Creede School offer ?
Creede School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Creede School part of?
Creede School is part of Creede School District.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2016
Bully does go on at this school but however the students have learn how to bully different and hide it. It happens every day. I strongly believe this will go on til something really bad happens. Oh they did bully classes so they learn how to hide by being tough through classes and parents. Sorry it's the truth so if you kid is not rich, or disable they will bully u in some form
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