Best High Schools in Otero County, CO

Otero County, CO has 7 high schools with 1,515 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 Otero County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Otero County underperform expectations.

1. Swink Junior-senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 134 Students

2. Fowler High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students

3. Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students

4. La Junta Jr/sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 539 Students

5. Manzanola Junior-senior High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students

6. Tiger Trades Academy

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 118 Students

Best Middle Schools in Otero County, CO

Otero County, CO has 1 middle schools with 63 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 Otero County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Otero County don't meet expectations.

1. Fowler Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 63 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Otero County, CO

Otero County, CO has 7 elementary schools with 1,460 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 Otero County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Otero County exceed expectations.

1. Swink Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students

2. Jefferson Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 199 Students

3. Fowler Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students

4. Manzanola Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students

5. La Junta Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 407 Students

6. Washington Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 148 Students

7. La Junta Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 291 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Otero County, CO

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

Community Factors

Otero County, CO has a total population of 18,690 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Otero County, CO

3,038

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Otero County, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

46.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

39.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otero County, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations