Serving 64 students in grades 7-8, Las Animas Junior High 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Las Animas Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Las Animas Junior High School's student population of 64 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Las Animas Junior High 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 Las Animas Junior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Animas Junior High School's ranking?
Las Animas Junior High School is ranked #1256 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Las Animas Junior High School?
64 students attend Las Animas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Las Animas Junior High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Las Animas Junior High School?
Las Animas Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Las Animas Junior High School offer ?
Las Animas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Las Animas Junior High School part of?
Las Animas Junior High School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
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