Best Schools in Otero County, CO
Otero County, CO has a total of 15 schools including 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 3,038 students attend Otero County, CO schools. On average, schools in Otero County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Otero County don't meet expectations.
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
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Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 134 Students
2. Fowler High School
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Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
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Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students
4. La Junta Jr/sr High School
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East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 539 Students
5. Manzanola Junior-senior High School
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Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students
6. Tiger Trades Academy
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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
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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
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Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate School
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Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 199 Students
3. Fowler Elementary School
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Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students
4. Manzanola Elementary School
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Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students
5. La Junta Intermediate School
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East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 407 Students
6. Washington Primary School
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Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 148 Students
7. La Junta Primary School
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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
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 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
46.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 23%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations