For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 262 students in Dolores County School District Re-2j. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Dolores County School District Re-2j have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,896 Schools
# Students
262 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
52,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolores County School District Re-2j, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,737 is higher than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,683 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,737
$15,523
Spending / Student
$15,683
$15,842
Best Dolores County School District Re-2j Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dove Creek High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolores County School District Re-2j?
Dolores County School District Re-2j manages 2 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Doloresunty School District Re-2j?
Doloresunty School District Re-2j is ranked #102 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Doloresunty School District Re-2j?
92% of Doloresunty School District Re-2j students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doloresunty School District Re-2j?
Doloresunty School District Re-2j has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Doloresunty School District Re-2j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,683 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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