For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,074 students in Monte Vista School District No. C-8. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Monte Vista School District No. C-8 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
1,939 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Monte Vista School District No. C-8, 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
# American Indian Students
15 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
743 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
35%
# Black Students
5 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
288 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
27%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
53
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,806 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,489
$15,247
Spending / Student
$10,806
$15,560
Best Monte Vista School District No. C-8 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Grades: 2-5
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 manages 6 public schools serving 1,074 students.
What is the rank of Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 is ranked #149 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 Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
69% of Monte Vista School District No. C-8 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Monte Vista School District No. C-8's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,806 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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