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Best Schools in 81236, CO
81236, CO has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,300 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 81236 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81236, CO
The top high schools in 81236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Gunnison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
3. Buena Vista High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81236, CO
The top middle schools in 81236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Buena Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
3. Gunnison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81236, CO
The top elementary schools in 81236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Avery/parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
3. Gunnison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81236, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81236, CO has a total population of 1,160 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81236, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81236, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81236, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81236, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81236, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81236, CO
How many schools are in 81236, CO?
81236, CO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,300 students in total.
How do schools in 81236 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 81236 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 81236 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81236?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations