Best High Schools in 81201, CO

81201, CO has 4 high schools with 1,098 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 81201 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 81201 meet expectations.

1. Salida High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

2. Horizons Exploratory Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students

3. Buena Vista High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Gunnison High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

Best Middle Schools in 81201, CO

81201, CO has 4 middle schools with 883 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 81201 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81201 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Crest Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students

2. Salida Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students

3. Buena Vista Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students

4. Gunnison Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 81201, CO

81201, CO has 6 elementary schools with 1,938 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 81201 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 81201 meet expectations.

1. Longfellow Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students

2. Salida Montessori Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students

3. Crested Butte Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students

4. Avery/parsons Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

5. Gunnison Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 81201, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

81201, CO has a total population of 9,406 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 81201, CO

3,919

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81201, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81201, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81201, CO.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

838 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 81201, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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81242, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
81233, CO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
81227, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
81248, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
81241, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
81237, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
81239, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
81212, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
81215, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
81231, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations