Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

The Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 in Colorado serves 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district's schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group across the district.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong academic performance. Carbondale Community Charter School, a charter elementary/middle school, consistently ranks in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, with 58.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42.6% in Math. Sopris Elementary School also has impressive performance, with 42.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.2% in Math. At the high school level, Roaring Fork High School ranks in the top 40% of Colorado high schools and has 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Reading/Writing and 37% in SAT Math.

However, the district also has some struggling schools, with Glenwood Springs Elementary and Riverview School performing well below the district and state averages on state assessments. This suggests a need to address performance gaps and support the needs of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve educational outcomes across the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.