Delta County School District proudly serves the communities of Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Crawford, and Paonia in western Colorado. United by the belief that every student can achieve at the highest levels , we are dedicated to building a strong educational foundation from preschool through graduation. At DCSD, our mission is clear: focus on the growth of every student while striving to become the best school district in the state of Colorado. We hold high expectations and embrace continuous i…
mprovement through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and instructional practices grounded in the Science of Teaching and Learning. Teachers and staff collaborate to ensure that each child receives the personalized support needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Students benefit from a broad range of opportunities, including high-quality early childhood programs, rigorous core academics, Advanced Placement (AP) and concurrent enrollment courses, career and technical education pathways, and innovative alternative education options designed to meet diverse learner needs. Our district places particular emphasis on literacy and mathematics growth, supported by research-based instruction, targeted interventions, meaningful assessments, and enrichment opportunities. Beyond academics, DCSD cultivates well-rounded students through a vibrant selection of extracurricular programs. From competitive athletics?football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, cross-country, golf, and cheerleading?to student organizations such as FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Knowledge Bowl, music, art, drama, robotics, Destination Imagination, and marching band, students are encouraged to develop leadership, creativity, teamwork, and pride in their schools. Anchored by strong community partnerships, a proud tradition of excellence, and our guiding belief that ?Together We Can,? Delta County School District is preparing students not just for graduation, but for college, career, and a lifetime of success.
Accredited with Distinction - This is assigned to the highest performing districts. These districts are meeting or exceeding expectations on the majority of performance tasks.
Accredited - Districts with an overall rating of Accredited are meeting expectations on the majority of performance metrics.
Accredited with Improvement Plan - These districts are identified as lower performing. They may be meeting expectations on some performance metrics, but they are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on many.
Accredited with Priority Improvement Plan - These districts are identified as low performing. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these districts until they improve.
Accredited with Turnaround Plan - These districts are identified as among the lowest performing districts in the state. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these districts until they improve.
Accredited with Insufficient State Data - These districts are assigned this accreditation rating when the state does not have enough data to report publicly. To better understand why a district received an Insufficient State Data rating, all publicly reportable data are reflected in the performance framework report. More information about these ratings is available here.
School Ratings
Performance Plan - Schools with a Performance Plan are meeting expectations on the majority of performance metrics.
Improvement Plan - These schools are identified as lower performing. They may be meeting expectations on some performance metrics, but they are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on many.
Priority Improvement Plan - These schools are identified as low performing. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these schools until they improve.
Turnaround Plan - These schools are identified as among the lowest performing schools in the state. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these schools until they improve.
Insufficient State Data - These schools are assigned this plan type when the state does not have enough data to report publicly. To better understand why a school received an Insufficient State Data rating, all publicly reportable data are reflected in the performance framework report. More information about these ratings is available here.