Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Merino Junior Senior High School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merino Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Merino Junior Senior High School's student population of 158 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Merino Junior Senior High School 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 Merino Junior Senior High School is 0.30, 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
#931 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merino Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Merino Junior Senior High School is ranked #931 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merino Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Merino Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Merino Junior Senior High School?
158 students attend Merino Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Merino Junior Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merino Junior Senior High School?
Merino Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merino Junior Senior High School offer ?
Merino Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merino Junior Senior High School part of?
Merino Junior Senior High School is part of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo.
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