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West End School District No. Re-2 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 are 2 public schools serving 94 students in West End School District No. Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51±¬ÁÏs in West End School District No. Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
94 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West End School District No. Re-2, 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,404 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 191% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,894 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 196% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,404
$15,475
Spending / Student
$46,894
$15,793
Best West End School District No. Re-2 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nucla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West End School District No. Re-2?
West End School District No. Re-2 manages 2 public schools serving 94 students.
What is the rank of West End School District No. Re-2?
West End School District No. Re-2 is ranked #104 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 West End School District No. Re-2?
82% of West End School District No. Re-2 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West End School District No. Re-2?
West End School District No. Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is West End School District No. Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,894 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 196% over four school years.
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