Best Public Schools in Hotchkiss, CO

The city of Hotchkiss, Colorado is home to two schools: Hotchkiss Elementary School and North Fork High School, both part of the Delta County Joint District No. 50. While the elementary school has seen declining academic performance, the high school stands out with stronger results on standardized tests.

Hotchkiss Elementary School has a predominantly White student population (82.59%) and a high free and reduced lunch rate (54.11%), indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school has seen a decline in CMAS test scores over the past three years, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in many subjects and grade levels. In contrast, North Fork High School has relatively high performance on SAT and PSAT tests, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many areas.

The data also reveals differences in the racial composition of the two schools, with North Fork High School having a more diverse student population (77.36% White, 17.57% Hispanic, 4.73% two or more races) compared to Hotchkiss Elementary School (82.59% White, 14.24% Hispanic, 2.53% two or more races). The higher free and reduced lunch rate at the elementary school may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance, while both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios.