Best High Schools in Salida, CO

Salida, CO has 3 high schools with 702 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 Salida score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salida exceed expectations.

1. Salida High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

2. Horizons Exploratory Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students

3. Buena Vista High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salida, CO

Salida, CO has 3 middle schools with 595 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 Salida score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salida greatly exceed expectations.

1. Crest Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students

2. Salida Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students

3. Buena Vista Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salida, CO

Salida, CO has 5 elementary schools with 1,177 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 Salida score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salida exceed expectations.

1. Longfellow Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students

2. Salida Montessori Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students

3. Cotopaxi Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students

4. Avery/parsons Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salida, CO

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

Community Factors

Salida, CO has a total population of 7,932 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salida, CO

2,474

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salida, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

30.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salida, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

884 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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