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#672 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 37% in state

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School

High School · Rocky Ford School District No. R2 · Rocky Ford, CO

A Rocky Ford School District No. R2 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 SOUTH 8TH STREET, Rocky Ford, CO 81067

  • Math 27% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.5% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.4% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$16,378
Chronic Absenteeism72.5%

Students at Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
12%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

80%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rocky Ford Junior/senior 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated920/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Ford), 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

$48,029

Median home value

$139,100

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·6 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.

Rocky Ford School District No. R2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is listed in Rocky Ford School District No. R2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Rocky Ford, CO, part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2, serving approximately 265 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School

What grades does Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School serve?

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School rank in CO?

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School ranks #672 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?

80.0% of students at Rocky Ford Junior/senior 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 – 12th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Otero County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 81067)
5,590
Area median age
39.3
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 81067; 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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