Dolores School District No. Re-4a
School District · Dolores, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dolores School District No. Re-4a 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.
Dolores Middle School
Dolores · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dolores Elementary School
Dolores · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dolores High School
Dolores · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#127 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,201
$1,957 vs Colorado median
District size
680 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Dolores School District No. Re-4a ranks #127 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Dolores School District No. Re-4a's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dolores Middle School (7.3/10), Dolores Elementary School (5.5/10), and Dolores High School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolores Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Dolores Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Dolores High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dolores School District No. Re-4a
Dolores School District No. Re-4a is a Dolores, Colorado school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,201 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Dolores School District No. Re-4a demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dolores Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dolores School District No. Re-4a students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a with test data.
Schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Dolores
- Total Enrollment
- 680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a has 4 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 Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
The average composite rating for Dolores School District No. Re-4a is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a spends $13,201 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dolores School District No. Re-4a is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dolores School District No. Re-4a with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Across schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dolores School District No. Re-4a compare to other districts in Colorado?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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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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