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Agate School District No. 300 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 85 students in Agate School District No. 300. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Agate School District No. 300 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
85 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Agate School District No. 300, 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
28%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
68%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,741 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,471 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,741
$15,520
Spending / Student
$15,471
$15,839
Best Agate School District No. 300 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agate Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Agate Junior Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Agate School District No. 300?
Agate School District No. 300 manages 2 public schools serving 85 students.
What is the rank of Agate School District No. 300?
Agate School District No. 300 is ranked #137 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Agate School District No. 300?
68% of Agate School District No. 300 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Agate School District No. 300?
Agate School District No. 300 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Agate School District No. 300's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,471 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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