The Upper Rio Grande School District (URGSD) is a rural district in Del Norte, Colorado, dedicated to providing a high-quality, student-centered education in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a commitment to empowering learners, inspiring futures, and thriving together, the district prioritizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement to ensure every student reaches their full potential. District Focus: URGSD's core mission is to deliver a safe and nurturing edu…
cational environment that fosters the development of essential knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary for success in a diverse and dynamic world. The district maintains high expectations and standards, emphasizing personal growth and the cultivation of collaborative relationships among students, staff, families, and the community. Academic Offerings and Special Programs: URGSD offers a robust curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, from elementary to high school. The district places a strong emphasis on academic growth in core areas such as Language Arts and Mathematics, aiming to exceed state performance standards on assessments like CMAS and SAT. In addition to academic excellence, URGSD offers several special programs, including: Career and Technical Education (CTE): Providing students with pathways to industry certifications and real-world experience through partnerships with local businesses. Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities: High school students can participate in college-level courses, earning college credit while completing their high school education. Graduate Portfolio and Exit Interview: Every graduating student demonstrates mastery of core competencies, such as practical life skills, career readiness, and independent thought leadership, through a personalized portfolio and exit interview process. Community-Connected Learning: By 2028, 100% of URGSD students will participate in internships, volunteerism, or community engagement opportunities with local businesses and organizations, fostering a sense of community pride and connection. Commitment to Student and Staff Success: URGSD is equally committed to supporting the success of its educators. The district maintains competitive compensation packages and prioritizes professional development through mentorship programs, peer observation, and leadership opportunities. Additionally, URGSD is focused on retaining high-quality educators to ensure continuity in student learning and achievement. A Safe and Inclusive Environment: URGSD places great importance on student well-being and safety, providing a secure and nurturing environment that fosters emotional, social, and academic development. The district's small class sizes ensure individualized attention, enabling every student to build meaningful relationships with their teachers and peers, further enhancing the learning experience. By prioritizing student success, staff development, community engagement, and personal growth, Upper Rio Grande School District continues to be a model for high-quality, community-oriented education in rural Colorado.
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.