Best Public Schools in Dove Creek, CO

The city of Dove Creek, Colorado is home to two schools: Dove Creek High School and Seventh Street Elementary School, both part of the Dolores County School District Re-2j. While Dove Creek High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, reaching a 3-star rating, both schools face challenges in student performance on standardized tests compared to state averages.

Dove Creek High School has made significant progress, moving from a 1-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 3-star rating in the most recent school year. The school's PSAT9 and PSAT10 assessments indicate strong performance in Reading and Writing, with 68% and 77% of students proficient or better, respectively. However, the school's SAT/Reading and Writing proficiency rate for 11th-grade students is only 25%, well below the state average of 58%. In contrast, Seventh Street Elementary School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating, with CMAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%) and Math (15%) that are significantly lower than the state averages.

Both schools serve a predominantly White student population, with Dove Creek High School at 89.93% and Seventh Street Elementary School at 91.13%. Additionally, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with free and reduced lunch rates of 45.32% and 56.45%, respectively. These factors may contribute to the schools' academic performance and the need for targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Dolores County School District Re-2j.