Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miami/yoder Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami/Yoder Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rush, CO, covering approximately 416.9 square miles. Families may typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 20.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami/yoder Elementary School's student population of 173 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our “Commitment to Excellence” is our promise to you, and our expectation of every student.
School Rankings
Miami/yoder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami/yoder Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami/yoder Elementary School's ranking?
Miami/yoder Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Miami/yoder Elementary School?
173 students attend Miami/yoder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Miami/yoder Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami/yoder Elementary School?
Miami/yoder Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miami/yoder Elementary School offer ?
Miami/yoder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami/yoder Elementary School part of?
Miami/yoder Elementary School is part of Miami-Yoder Joint District No. 60 Of The Counties Of El PAS.
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