Below Average
#1501 of 1,815 schools in CO
La Junta Intermediate School
Elementary School · East Otero School District No. R1 · La Junta, CO
An East Otero School District No. R1 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
901 SMITHLAND AVE., La Junta, CO 81050
- Math 15% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Junta Intermediate School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 72 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 34 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Junta Intermediate 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Junta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,072
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Otero School District No. R1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Junta Intermediate School is listed in East Otero School District No. R1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta Intermediate School is a public elementary school in La Junta, CO, part of East Otero School District No. R1, serving approximately 405 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Junta Intermediate School
What grades does La Junta Intermediate School serve?
La Junta Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend La Junta Intermediate School?
La Junta Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Junta Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Junta Intermediate School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Junta Intermediate School rank in CO?
La Junta Intermediate School ranks #1,501 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is La Junta Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Junta Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 La Junta Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Junta Intermediate School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is La Junta Intermediate School a charter school?
No, La Junta Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Junta Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, La Junta Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Junta Intermediate School?
84.2% of students at La Junta Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (719) 384-9151
- Area population (ZIP 81050)
- 9,774
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 81050; 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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