For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 726 students in Dolores School District No. Re-4a. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
4 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
726 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dolores School District No. Re-4a, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.61
# American Indian Students
33 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
564 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
78%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
38
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,809 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 $10,809 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,809
$15,247
Spending / Student
$10,809
$15,560
Best Dolores School District No. Re-4a Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Dolores Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a manages 4 public schools serving 726 students.
What is the rank of Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a is ranked #88 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
78% of Dolores School District No. Re-4a students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Dolores School District No. Re-4a's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,809 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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