Top Rankings
Deer Trail School District No. 26j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 327 students in Deer Trail School District No. 26j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Deer Trail School District No. 26j have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
327 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer Trail School District No. 26j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.2%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
% White
46%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,976
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,049
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Deer Trail School District No. 26j Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j manages 2 public schools serving 327 students.
What is the rank of Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j is ranked #157 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
46% of Deer Trail School District No. 26j students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Deer Trail School District No. 26j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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