Top Rankings
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
360 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
43%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,408 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,408
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,417
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 manages 2 public schools serving 360 students.
What is the rank of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 is ranked #142 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
53% of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Upper Rio Grande School District C-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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