Top Rankings
Walsh School District No. Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 161 students in Walsh School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Walsh School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
161 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Walsh School District No. Re-1, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1 Student
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
115 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
9
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,236 is higher 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 $19,106 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,236
$15,247
Spending / Student
$19,106
$15,560
Best Walsh School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walsh High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 California Street
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5221
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Poplar
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5400
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walsh School District No. Re-1?
Walsh School District No. Re-1 manages 2 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Walsh School District No. Re-1?
Walsh School District No. Re-1 is ranked #85 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh School District No. Re-1?
71% of Walsh School District No. Re-1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walsh School District No. Re-1?
Walsh School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Walsh School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,106 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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