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Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 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 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
371 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
52,832 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 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
55%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,822 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,240 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,822
$15,473
Spending / Student
$20,240
$15,791
Best Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
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 371 students.
What is the rank of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 is ranked #151 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7?
55% of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 students are Hispanic, 42% 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 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 $20,240 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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