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#556 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 31% in state

Creede School

School · Creede School District · Creede, CO

A school in Creede, CO where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 429, Creede, CO 81130

  • Math 41% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.3% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation1.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$29,116
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Creede School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
15%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Creede School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,461

Median home value

$404,800

Median rent

$903/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Creede School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Creede School is listed in Creede School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creede School

Creede School is a public school in Creede, CO, part of Creede School District, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creede School

What grades does Creede School serve?

Creede School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Creede School?

Creede School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creede School?

The student-teacher ratio at Creede School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creede School rank in CO?

Creede School ranks #556 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Creede School's MySchoolScout rating?

Creede School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Creede School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creede School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Creede School a charter school?

No, Creede School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Creede School a Title I school?

No, Creede School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creede School?

49.5% of students at Creede School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mineral County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 81130)
786
Area median age
54.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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