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#876 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 48% in state
Las Animas Junior High School
Middle School · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 · Las Animas, CO
A Las Animas School District No. Re-1 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1021 2ND STREET, Las Animas, CO 81054
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Animas Junior High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Animas Junior High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,865/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,964
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81054; 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.
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Animas Junior High School is listed in Las Animas School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Animas Junior High School
Las Animas Junior High School is a public middle school in Las Animas, CO, part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 70 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Animas Junior High School
What grades does Las Animas Junior High School serve?
Las Animas Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Las Animas Junior High School?
Las Animas Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Junior High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Animas Junior High School rank in CO?
Las Animas Junior High School ranks #876 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Las Animas Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Animas Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Las Animas Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Animas Junior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Las Animas Junior High School a charter school?
No, Las Animas Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Animas Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Las Animas Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Animas Junior High School?
67.1% of students at Las Animas Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (719) 456-0228
- Area population (ZIP 81054)
- 4,760
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 81054; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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