Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Surface Creek Vision School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surface Creek Vision School?
The graduation rate of Surface Creek Vision School is 80%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Surface Creek Vision School?
222 students attend Surface Creek Vision School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Surface Creek Vision School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Surface Creek Vision School offer ?
Surface Creek Vision School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Surface Creek Vision School part of?
Surface Creek Vision School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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