Salida School District No. R-32
School District · Salida, Colorado
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Salida School District No. R-32?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salida School District No. R-32 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.
Salida Middle School
Salida · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Longfellow Elementary School
Salida · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crest Academy
Salida · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#13 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,274
+$1,116 vs Colorado median
District size
1,322 students
Larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Salida School District No. R-32 ranks #13 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Salida School District No. R-32's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Salida Middle School (8.6/10), Longfellow Elementary School (8.4/10), and Crest Academy (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Salida School District No. R-32
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salida Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Longfellow Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Crest Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Horizons Exploratory Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Salida High School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Salida School District No. R-32
Salida School District No. R-32 is a Salida, Colorado school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,322 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $16,274 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Salida School District No. R-32 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salida Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Salida School District No. R-32 students show an average math proficiency of 54.5% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Salida School District No. R-32, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salida School District No. R-32 with test data.
Schools in Salida School District No. R-32
6 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Salida
- Total Enrollment
- 1,322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 has 6 schools in total — 1 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 Salida School District No. R-32?
The average composite rating for Salida School District No. R-32 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 spends $16,274 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salida School District No. R-32?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salida School District No. R-32 is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida Middle School is the highest-rated school in Salida School District No. R-32 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Salida School District No. R-32?
Across schools in Salida School District No. R-32 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salida School District No. R-32 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Salida School District No. R-32 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 6 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
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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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