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Deer Trail School District No. 26j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 361 students in Deer Trail School District No. 26j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Deer Trail School District No. 26j have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
361 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer Trail School District No. 26j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
43%
36%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,787 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,482
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,787
$15,791
Best Deer Trail School District No. 26j ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j manages 2 public schools serving 361 students.
What is the rank of Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j is ranked #157 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
47% of Deer Trail School District No. 26j students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Trail School District No. 26j?
Deer Trail School District No. 26j has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Deer Trail School District No. 26j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,787 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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