Best High Schools in Hesperus, CO

Hesperus, CO has 1 high schools with 1,369 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 Hesperus score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hesperus greatly exceed expectations.

1. Durango High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1369 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hesperus, CO

Hesperus, CO has 1 middle schools with 534 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 Hesperus score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hesperus meet expectations.

1. Escalante Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hesperus, CO

Hesperus, CO has 4 elementary schools with 909 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 Hesperus score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hesperus don't meet expectations.

1. Park Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

2. Animas Valley Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students

3. Mancos Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students

4. Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hesperus, CO

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

Community Factors

Hesperus, CO has a total population of 2,033 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hesperus, CO

2,812

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hesperus, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hesperus, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

244 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hesperus, CO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
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