Serving 155 students in grades 7-12, Merino Junior Senior 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merino Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Merino Junior Senior High School's student population of 155 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Merino Junior Senior 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 Merino Junior Senior High School is 0.25, 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
#916 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merino Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Merino Junior Senior High School is ranked #916 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merino Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Merino Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Merino Junior Senior High School?
155 students attend Merino Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Merino Junior Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merino Junior Senior High School?
Merino Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merino Junior Senior High School offer ?
Merino Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merino Junior Senior High School part of?
Merino Junior Senior High School is part of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo.
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