Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a
School District · Ridgway, Colorado
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,512
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,512
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ridgway Middle School
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Ridgway Elementary School
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Ridgway High School
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How this district compares
Colorado rank
#5 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,512
+$3,354 vs Colorado median
District size
330 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a ranks #5 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ridgway Middle School (8.9/10), Ridgway Elementary School (8.8/10), and Ridgway High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a
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 | Ridgway Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Ridgway Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Ridgway High School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a
Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a is a Ridgway, Colorado school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 330 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $18,512 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ridgway Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 70.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a with test data.
Schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Ridgway
- Total Enrollment
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a 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 Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
The average composite rating for Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a spends $18,512 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
Ridgway Middle School is the highest-rated school in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
Across schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a compare to other districts in Colorado?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a has an average school rating of 8.4/10 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.9%
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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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