For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,573 students in Lamar School District No. Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lamar School District No. Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
1,573 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lamar School District No. Re-2, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar School District No. Re-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar School District No. Re-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77805000/77805220/lamar-school-district-no-re-2-chart-JbiZtK.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lamar School District No. Re-2 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lamar School District No. Re-2 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77805000/77805220/lamar-school-district-no-re-2-chart-SyDrqW.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
927 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
35%
# Black Students
10 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
599 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
38%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
132
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,673 in this school district is less 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 $9,669 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,426 MM
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Spending
$15 MM
$13,702 MM
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Revenue / Student
$10,673
$15,247
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Spending / Student
$9,669
$15,560
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lamar School District No. Re-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lamar School District No. Re-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77805000/77805220/lamar-school-district-no-re-2-chart-btYPEkY.png)
Best Lamar School District No. Re-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South 11th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Grades: 3-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Grades: K-2
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,573 students.
What is the rank of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is ranked #123 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 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 Lamar School District No. Re-2?
59% of Lamar School District No. Re-2 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Lamar School District No. Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,669 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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