Top Rankings
South Routt School District No. Re 3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 338 students in South Routt School District No. Re 3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51±¬ÁÏs in South Routt School District No. Re 3 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
338 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Routt School District No. Re 3, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
85%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,837 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,346 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,837
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,346
$15,791
Best South Routt School District No. Re 3 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soroco Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Soroco High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
South Routt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
448 Main Street
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
26 W 5th Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 manages 4 public schools serving 338 students.
What is the rank of South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 is ranked #60 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Routt School District No. Re 3?
85% of South Routt School District No. Re 3 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Routt School District No. Re 3?
South Routt School District No. Re 3 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is South Routt School District No. Re 3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,346 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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