Serving 1,041 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grand Mountain School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Mountain School's student population of 1,041 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,041 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Mountain School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Mountain School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Mountain School's ranking?
Grand Mountain School is ranked #1072 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Grand Mountain School?
1,041 students attend Grand Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Grand Mountain School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mountain School?
Grand Mountain School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mountain School offer ?
Grand Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Mountain School part of?
Grand Mountain School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
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