Montrose County School District Re-1j
School District · Montrose, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#112 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,857
$3,301 vs Colorado median
District size
6,029 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Montrose County School District Re-1j ranks #112 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Montrose County School District Re-1j's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Grove Elementary School (7.4/10), Pomona Elementary School (7.3/10), and Cottonwood Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Pomona Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Northside Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Peak Virtual Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Olathe Middle/high School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Montrose High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Johnson Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Centennial Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Columbine Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Montrose County School District Re-1j
Montrose County School District Re-1j is a Montrose, Colorado school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 6,029 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. District-level spending was $11,857 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Montrose County School District Re-1j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Grove Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Montrose County School District Re-1j students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j with test data.
Schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j
15 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Montrose
- Total Enrollment
- 6,029
- Teachers (FTE)
- 332
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Montrose County School District Re-1j?
The average composite rating for Montrose County School District Re-1j is 5.6/10. 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j's district-level spending was $11,857 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Montrose County School District Re-1j is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Oak Grove Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Montrose County School District Re-1j with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Across schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Montrose County School District Re-1j compare to other districts in Colorado?
Montrose County School District Re-1j has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 15 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
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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