Top Rankings
Montrose County School District Re-1j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,055 students in Montrose County School District Re-1j. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
14 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
6,055 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
340 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Montrose County School District Re-1j, 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 74% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
29%
Graduation Rate
74%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
# American Indian Students
27 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,366 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
35%
# Black Students
26 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
3,447 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
57%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
290
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
385
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
386
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
402
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
396
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
454
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
447
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
460
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
462
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
462
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
508
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,038
$15,247
Spending / Student
$13,155
$15,560
Best Montrose County School District Re-1j Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Woodgate Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Olathe High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1010.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 North Uncompahgre
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j manages 14 public schools serving 6,055 students.
What is the rank of Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j is ranked #87 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
57% of Montrose County School District Re-1j students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Montrose County School District Re-1j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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