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Hi-Plains R-23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Hi-Plains R-23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51±¬ÁÏ in Hi-Plains R-23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,915 Schools
# Students
117 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hi-Plains R-23 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
76%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,761 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,521 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,761
$15,475
Spending / Student
$20,521
$15,793
Best Hi-Plains R-23 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hi-Plains R-23 School District?
Hi-Plains R-23 School District manages 1 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the rank of Hi-Plains R-23 School District?
Hi-Plains R-23 School District is ranked #110 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hi-Plains R-23 School District?
76% of Hi-Plains R-23 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hi-Plains R-23 School District?
Hi-Plains R-23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Hi-Plains R-23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,521 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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