Top Rankings
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,712 students in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
1,712 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
145 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
587 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
35%
# Black Students
8 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
913 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
115
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,152 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,715 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,152
$15,247
Spending / Student
$11,715
$15,560
Best Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Grades: K-4
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt manages 5 public schools serving 1,712 students.
What is the rank of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt is ranked #116 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
53% of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,715 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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