Top Rankings
Meeker School District Re1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 720 students in Meeker School District Re1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Meeker School District Re1 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
720 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meeker School District Re1, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,876 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,086 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,876
$15,473
Spending / Student
$37,086
$15,791
Best Meeker School District Re1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 manages 3 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 is ranked #14 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker School District Re1?
82% of Meeker School District Re1 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meeker School District Re1?
Meeker School District Re1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Meeker School District Re1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,086 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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