Garfield School District No. Re-2
School District · Rifle, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#133 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,874
$1,284 vs Colorado median
District size
4,786 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Garfield School District No. Re-2 ranks #133 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Garfield School District No. Re-2's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverside School (6.9/10), Rifle Middle School (6.2/10), and Elk Creek Elementary (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.2/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Garfield School District No. Re-2 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rifle Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Elk Creek Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Graham Mesa Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Coal Ridge High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Cactus Valley Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Rifle High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Kathryn Senor Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Wamsley Elementary School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garfield School District No. Re-2
Garfield School District No. Re-2 is a Rifle, Colorado school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $13,874 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Garfield School District No. Re-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Garfield School District No. Re-2 students show an average math proficiency of 33.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2 with test data.
Schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Rifle
- Total Enrollment
- 4,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $13,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garfield School District No. Re-2?
The average composite rating for Garfield School District No. Re-2 is 5.1/10. 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 Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2's district-level spending was $13,874 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 Garfield School District No. Re-2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garfield School District No. Re-2 is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Riverside School is the highest-rated school in Garfield School District No. Re-2 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Across schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garfield School District No. Re-2 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 10 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
- 33.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
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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