Custer County School District Consolidate 1
School District · Westcliffe, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Custer County School District Consolidate 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Custer County High School
Westcliffe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Custer County Elementary School
Westcliffe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Custer Middle School
Westcliffe · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#61 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,545
$613 vs Colorado median
District size
345 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 ranks #61 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Custer County School District Consolidate 1's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Custer County High School (7.6/10), Custer County Elementary School (6.0/10), and Custer Middle School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer County High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Custer County Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Custer Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Custer County School District Consolidate 1
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is a Westcliffe, Colorado school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $14,545 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Custer County High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with test data.
Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Westcliffe
- Total Enrollment
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
The average composite rating for Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 spends $14,545 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County High School is the highest-rated school in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Across schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Custer County School District Consolidate 1 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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