Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt's student population of 166 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt's ranking?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
The graduation rate of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
166 students attend De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt offer ?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt part of?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is part of De Beque Joint District No. 49 Of The Counties Of Mesa And School District.
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