Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sierra Grande K-12 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 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sierra Grande K-12 School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Sierra Grande K-12 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 Sierra Grande K-12 School is 0.34, 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)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sierra Grande K-12 School's ranking?
Sierra Grande K-12 School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Grande K-12 School often compared to?
Sierra Grande K-12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial School by visitors of our site.
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 Sierra Grande K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Grande K-12 School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sierra Grande K-12 School?
302 students attend Sierra Grande K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sierra Grande K-12 School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Grande K-12 School?
Sierra Grande K-12 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Grande K-12 School offer ?
Sierra Grande K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Grande K-12 School part of?
Sierra Grande K-12 School is part of Sierra Grande School District No. R-30.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2019
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