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Best Schools in Nucla, CO
Nucla, CO has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,995 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Nucla meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nucla, CO
The top high schools in Nucla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
2. Nucla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
3. Delta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Olathe Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nucla, CO
The top middle schools in Nucla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nucla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
2. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
3. Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nucla, CO
The top elementary schools in Nucla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
3. Naturita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
4. Olathe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nucla, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nucla, CO has a total population of 816 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nucla, 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 Nucla, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nucla, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nucla, 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 Nucla, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nucla, CO
How many schools are in Nucla, CO?
Nucla, CO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,995 students in total.
How do schools in Nucla perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Nucla score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Nucla meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nucla?
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: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Nucla
2 of 2 schools in Nucla carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Nucla. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.