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Olathe Middle/high School

High School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Olathe, CO

A Montrose County School District Re-1j high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 546, Olathe, CO 81425

  • Math 7% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.7% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.4 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$11,857
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Olathe Middle/high School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olathe Middle/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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average261/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$71,824

Median home value

$293,500

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

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Nearby same-level schools

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Vista Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.39–12Not available177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Montrose County School District Re-1j

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#3 of 13
District spending per student
$11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olathe Middle/high School is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olathe Middle/high School

Olathe Middle/high School is a public high school in Olathe, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 497 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olathe Middle/high School

What grades does Olathe Middle/high School serve?

Olathe Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Olathe Middle/high School?

Olathe Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Middle/high School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olathe Middle/high School rank in CO?

Olathe Middle/high School ranks #935 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Olathe Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olathe Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Olathe Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olathe Middle/high School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Olathe Middle/high School a charter school?

No, Olathe Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olathe Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, Olathe Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olathe Middle/high School?

64.4% of students at Olathe Middle/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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Montrose County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 81425)
5,139
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
42.2
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 81425; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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