For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
403 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7, 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
237 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
148 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
37%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 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:
32
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,931 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,633 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,931
$15,247
Spending / Student
$18,633
$15,560
Best Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 manages 2 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 is ranked #157 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
59% of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Upper Rio Grande School District C-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,633 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
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