School District No. Re-1 Valley
School District · Sterling, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#116 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,521
$2,637 vs Colorado median
District size
1,887 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
School District No. Re-1 Valley ranks #116 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. School District No. Re-1 Valley's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caliche Junior-Senior High School (6.9/10), Campbell Elementary School (6.0/10), and Sterling High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caliche Junior-Senior High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Campbell Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sterling High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Caliche Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sterling Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About School District No. Re-1 Valley
School District No. Re-1 Valley is a Sterling, Colorado school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 1,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $12,521 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, School District No. Re-1 Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caliche Junior-Senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, School District No. Re-1 Valley students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley with test data.
Schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Sterling
- Total Enrollment
- 1,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School District No. Re-1 Valley?
School District No. Re-1 Valley has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School District No. Re-1 Valley?
The average composite rating for School District No. Re-1 Valley is 5.5/10. 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 School District No. Re-1 Valley?
School District No. Re-1 Valley's district-level spending was $12,521 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 School District No. Re-1 Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in School District No. Re-1 Valley is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in School District No. Re-1 Valley?
Caliche Junior-Senior High School is the highest-rated school in School District No. Re-1 Valley with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in School District No. Re-1 Valley?
Across schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School District No. Re-1 Valley compare to other districts in Colorado?
School District No. Re-1 Valley has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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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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