Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sierra Grande K-12 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sierra Grande K-12 School's student population of 259 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Grande K-12 School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Grande K-12 School's ranking?
Sierra Grande K-12 School is ranked #1459 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Grande K-12 School often compared to?
Sierra Grande K-12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Grande K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Grande K-12 School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sierra Grande K-12 School?
259 students attend Sierra Grande K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Grande K-12 School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Grande K-12 School?
Sierra Grande K-12 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Grande K-12 School offer ?
Sierra Grande K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sierra Grande K-12 School part of?
Sierra Grande K-12 School is part of Sierra Grande School District No. R-30.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2019
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