Summary:
Zip code 81652 in Silt, Colorado, is served by one school, Cactus Valley Elementary School, which enrolls 462 students in grades PK–5 and is part of the Garfield School District No. Re-2, with no middle or high schools located in the zip code.
As the only school in the area, Cactus Valley stands out with several notable strengths. In 2025–2026, its math proficiency reached 31.7%, substantially outpacing the district's 23.9%, and it beat the district in every grade-level math test, including a 13.6-point advantage in 4th grade (38.0% vs. 24.4%). The school also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of only 10.1% compared to 18.1% for the district and 28.4% statewide — a major positive indicator for student engagement. Cactus Valley has earned a 2-star state rating and recently ranked in the 31st–40th percentile statewide, which is notably stronger than its district's 20th-percentile ranking.
The school's main area for improvement is English Language Arts, where proficiency was 29.3% in 2025–2026, well below the state's 44.7%. Still, Cactus Valley outperformed the district in nearly every subject and grade level, with its only shortfall being a marginal -0.6 point gap in 4th-grade ELA. Science scores have fluctuated, dropping from 38.2% in 2024–2025 to 25.7% in 2025–2026, while the state ranking slipped from the 40th to the 31st percentile. Overall, Cactus Valley Elementary offers a solid foundation with high attendance and consistent district-leading results, making ELA the key focus for improving its standing.
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