Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District
School District · Delta, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Delta County Joint District No. 50?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Delta County Joint District No. 50 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Fork Montessori @ Crawford
Crawford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Fork School of Integrated Studies
Paonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paonia K-8
Paonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#57 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,843
$1,315 vs Colorado median
District size
4,489 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Delta County Joint District No. 50 ranks #57 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Delta County Joint District No. 50's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Fork Montessori @ Crawford (8.6/10), North Fork School of Integrated Studies (8.2/10), and Paonia K-8 (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Delta County Joint District No. 50 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Fork Montessori @ Crawford | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | North Fork School of Integrated Studies | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Paonia K-8 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedaredge High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Delta High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | North Fork High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Cedaredge Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Vision Charter Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Cedaredge Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Garnet Mesa Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Delta County Joint District No. 50
Delta County Joint District No. 50 is a Delta, Colorado school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 4,489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $13,843 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Delta County Joint District No. 50 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Fork Montessori @ Crawford, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Delta County Joint District No. 50 students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 with test data.
Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50
17 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Delta
- Total Enrollment
- 4,489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 250
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 has 17 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Delta County Joint District No. 50?
The average composite rating for Delta County Joint District No. 50 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Delta County Joint District No. 50's district-level spending was $13,843 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
The average student-teacher ratio in Delta County Joint District No. 50 is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
North Fork Montessori @ Crawford is the highest-rated school in Delta County Joint District No. 50 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Across schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Delta County Joint District No. 50 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 17 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
How we rate schools
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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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