Top Rankings
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 676 students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Rocky Ford School District No. R2 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
676 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rocky Ford School District No. R2, 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
502 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
35%
# Black Students
1 Student
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
157 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
23%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
57
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,392 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,149 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,392
$15,247
Spending / Student
$14,149
$15,560
Best Rocky Ford School District No. R2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 3-6
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Grades: PK-2
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 manages 3 public schools serving 676 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 is ranked #114 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
74% of Rocky Ford School District No. R2 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Rocky Ford School District No. R2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,149 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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