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Sierra Grande K-12 School

Summary:

Sierra Grande K-12 School is an alternative public school located in Blanca, Colorado, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Sierra Grande School District No. R-30, and its student population is predominantly Hispanic, making up 78.2% of the student body.

Sierra Grande K-12 School stands out for several key metrics. It has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.51% to 87.36%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also consistently underperforms the state average in various standardized test scores, including CMAS English Language Arts and CMAS Math, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 11.6, which suggests a potentially higher workload for teachers and less individualized attention for students.

Comparing Sierra Grande K-12 School to the nearby Centennial School, another alternative public school, reveals some interesting differences. Centennial School has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a lower student-teacher ratio, but it also underperforms the state average in CMAS English Language Arts and Math, similar to Sierra Grande K-12 School. These findings suggest that Sierra Grande K-12 School may face significant challenges in providing a quality education, but the alternative school setting and the potential for targeted interventions and support could also present opportunities to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 17523 East Highway 160
       Blanca, CO  81123-9107

(719) 379-3257

District: Sierra Grande School District No. R-30

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,015 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.2%
White:
19.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sierra Grande K-12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks worse than 75.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sierra Grande K-12 School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Grande K-12 School is $18,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Grande K-12 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Grande K-12 School 651st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sierra Grande K-12 School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Grande K-12 School 262nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Sierra Grande K-12 School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 39.73 610th 962 36.6%
2015 19.49 755th 938 19.5%
2016 17.11 764th 914 16.4%
2017 27.04 655th 929 29.5%
2018 13.90 820th 917 10.6%
2019 41.89 527th 965 45.4%
2023 17.95 764th 933 18.1%
2024 27.12 651st 943 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 38.22 289th 461 37.3%
2015 33.65 281st 436 35.6%
2018 13.64 373rd 418 10.8%
2019 25.74 329th 458 28.2%
2022 42.89 238th 448 46.9%
2023 12.67 422nd 480 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sierra Grande K-12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.37 176th 279 36.9%
2005 18.00 239th 280 14.6%
2006 18.60 240th 286 16.1%
2007 26.45 232nd 298 22.1%
2008 41.37 191st 301 36.5%
2009 15.59 266th 310 14.2%
2010 36.08 225th 327 31.2%
2011 32.04 241st 337 28.5%
2012 36.33 225th 334 32.6%
2013 18.30 284th 349 18.6%
2014 40.77 233rd 369 36.9%
2015 16.48 253rd 292 13.4%
2018 38.26 221st 388 43.0%
2023 36.45 214th 349 38.7%
2024 23.23 262nd 349 24.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sierra Grande K-12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.60 113th 199 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 36 0 1 78 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1989 31 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1990 35 0 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1991 43 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1992 36 0 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1993 35 1 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1994 37 0 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 42 1 2 129 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 42 1 2 129 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 42 0 3 128 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 50 0 5 116 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 38 0 5 102 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2000 34 1 5 101 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 29 2 1 94 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 22 1 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2003 22 1 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2004 22 1 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 23 1 4 56 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2006 27 0 4 60 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2007 28 0 5 59 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2008 18 0 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 13 0 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 12 0 4 62 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2011 15 0 3 67 1 0 2 0 88
2012 13 0 4 69 1 0 4 0 91
2013 17 0 3 67 0 0 4 0 91
2014 45 1 1 202 0 0 7 0 256
2015 48 1 1 195 0 1 8 0 254
2016 73 1 0 203 0 1 12 0 290
2017 55 1 0 203 0 1 7 0 267
2018 61 3 0 217 2 1 4 0 288
2019 59 6 0 223 1 0 4 0 293
2020 57 3 0 205 0 0 4 0 269
2021 56 5 0 196 0 0 4 0 261
2022 43 3 0 203 1 1 8 0 259
2023 55 0 0 226 0 1 7 0 289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 9.9 11.6 n/a
1989 105 10.4 10.0 61.9
1990 130 11.2 11.6 57.7
1991 132 10.4 12.6 62.1
1992 131 9.5 13.7 67.9
1993 132 8.6 15.3 94.7
1994 135 9.7 13.9 85.2
1995 174 11.0 15.8 58
1996 174 11.0 15.8 58
1997 173 10.0 17.3 59
1998 171 11.0 15.5 59.1
1999 145 12.9 11.2 64.1
2000 142 11.1 12.8 69.7
2001 126 11.6 10.9 74.6
2002 77 8.2 9.4 61
2003 77 8.2 9.4 61
2004 74 8.5 8.7 75.7
2005 84 8.4 10.0 77.4
2006 92 8.2 11.2 69.6
2007 93 8.2 11.3 72
2008 75 7.7 9.7 78.7
2009 64 8.3 7.7 62.5
2010 78 8.3 9.3 67.9
2011 88 7.9 11.0 70.5
2012 91 9.0 10.0 73.6
2013 91 7.1 12.6 83.5
2014 256 22.5 11.3 85.9
2015 254 22.0 11.5 81.5
2016 290 21.0 13.8 86.2
2017 267 22.5 11.8 88.8
2018 288 22.0 13.0 85.8
2019 293 23.7 12.3 82.9
2020 269 20.7 12.9 83.3
2021 261 22.4 11.6 87.4
2022 259 18.4 14.0 76.8
2023 289 19.4 14.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Grande K-12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 9.9 11.6 n/a
1989 105 10.4 10.0 61.9
1990 130 11.2 11.6 57.7
1991 132 10.4 12.6 62.1
1992 131 9.5 13.7 67.9
1993 132 8.6 15.3 94.7
1994 135 9.7 13.9 85.2
1995 174 11.0 15.8 58
1996 174 11.0 15.8 58
1997 173 10.0 17.3 59
1998 171 11.0 15.5 59.1
1999 145 12.9 11.2 64.1
2000 142 11.1 12.8 69.7
2001 126 11.6 10.9 74.6
2002 77 8.2 9.4 61
2003 77 8.2 9.4 61
2004 74 8.5 8.7 75.7
2005 84 8.4 10.0 77.4
2006 92 8.2 11.2 69.6
2007 93 8.2 11.3 72
2008 75 7.7 9.7 78.7
2009 64 8.3 7.7 62.5
2010 78 8.3 9.3 67.9
2011 88 7.9 11.0 70.5
2012 91 9.0 10.0 73.6
2013 91 7.1 12.6 83.5
2014 256 22.5 11.3 85.9
2015 254 22.0 11.5 81.5
2016 290 21.0 13.8 86.2
2017 267 22.5 11.8 88.8
2018 288 22.0 13.0 85.8
2019 293 23.7 12.3 82.9
2020 269 20.7 12.9 83.3
2021 261 22.4 11.6 87.4
2022 259 18.4 14.0 76.8
2023 289 19.4 14.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Grande K-12 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,100
2020 $16,567
2021 $17,923
2022 $18,793
2023 $18,015

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Grande K-12 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 527th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 764th of 933 Elementary schools
 27.3%
Ranks 329th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 422nd of 480 Middle schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Sierra Grande K-12 School)1618.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Sierra Grande School District No. R-30)1618.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sierra Grande K-12 School)3218.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sierra Grande School District No. R-30)3218.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Sierra Grande K-12 School)3252.9
 20.9%
   8th Grade Math (Sierra Grande School District No. R-30)3252.9
 20.9%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sierra Grande K-12 School)24.617.9
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sierra Grande School District No. R-30)24.617.9
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sierra Grande K-12 School)209.4
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Sierra Grande School District No. R-30)209.4
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293289
 1.4%
African American60
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic223226
 1.3%
Pacific Islander01
White5955
 6.8%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%77.5%
 5.4%

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Students at Sierra Grande K-12 School are 78% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% Two or more races.

Sierra Grande K-12 School ranks 651st of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Sierra Grande K-12 School.


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