Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park
School District · Bailey, Colorado
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park 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.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Bailey · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Platte Canyon High School
Bailey · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Bailey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#18 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,068
$90 vs Colorado median
District size
740 students
Typical than Colorado median
The short answer
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park ranks #18 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fitzsimmons Middle School (8.6/10), Platte Canyon High School (7.3/10), and Deer Creek Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park
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 | Fitzsimmons Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Platte Canyon High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Deer Creek Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park is a Bailey, Colorado school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 740 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $15,068 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fitzsimmons Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park with test data.
Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Bailey
- Total Enrollment
- 740
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park 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 Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
The average composite rating for Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park spends $15,068 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
The average student-teacher ratio in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Fitzsimmons Middle School is the highest-rated school in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Across schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park compare to other districts in Colorado?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
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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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