Top Rankings
South Routt School District No. Re 3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 326 students in South Routt School District No. Re 3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in South Routt School District No. Re 3 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
326 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Routt School District No. Re 3, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1998–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
83%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,807 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,635 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,807
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,635
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Routt School District No. Re 3 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soroco Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Soroco High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
South Routt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
448 Main Street
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
26 W 5th Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 manages 4 public schools serving 326 students.
What is the rank of South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 is ranked #60 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Routt School District No. Re 3?
83% of South Routt School District No. Re 3 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is South Routt School District No. Re 3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,635 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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