Dolores County School District Re-2j

The Dolores County School District Re-2j in Colorado operates two schools: Dove Creek High School and Seventh Street Elementary School. The district serves a rural area and faces challenges common to many small, rural school systems, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Dove Creek High School stands out as a consistent high performer, ranking in the top 40% of Colorado high schools for the past three years and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 84.2% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its students excel in SAT/Reading and Writing assessments, with 72% of 11th-graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 62%.

In contrast, Seventh Street Elementary School has faced more challenges, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, though it has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strength lies in its 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency, with 56.3% of students scoring proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 48%. However, both schools grapple with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.