Top Rankings
Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,489 students in Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
4,489 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District, 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 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
70%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,576 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,877
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,576
$15,791
Best Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta Academy Of Applied Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
822 Grand Ave
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Grades: 5-8
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
North Fork Montessori Crawford
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Fir Ave
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Cedaredge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
575 Se Deer Creek Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6882
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6882
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
North Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Cedaredge Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 Se Deer Creek Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3118
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3118
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #88.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cedaredge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 N Grand Mesa Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3885
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3885
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Delta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Hastings
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #1515.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Charter Academy K-8
Charter School
263 Main Street Unit 1
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,489 students.
What is the rank of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District is ranked #68 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
70% of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,576 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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