Pueblo County School District 70, CO

Original Research by School Decision on Pueblo County School District 70

Pueblo County School District 70 covers a broad territory in southeastern Colorado, operating schools that span the county from the Arkansas River valley to the foothills of the Wet Mountains. It is a PK-through-12 district serving a large student population across a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools, including several charter schools and a virtual option called 70 Online. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students identified as two or more races, Black, Asian, and other groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the source materials.

On state assessments for grades three through eight, the district’s proficiency rates are modest. In math, just over a quarter of students scored proficient. In English language arts, the rate is higher, approaching the halfway mark. Science proficiency at both tested grade levels hovers around a third of students meeting the standard. Social studies results are available only from a decade ago, when proficiency was very low; because the assessment has since changed, those numbers are not a reliable current read. The district’s graduation rate was not provided, so a parent would need to ask the district directly for that figure.

Home values across the district’s zip codes range from lower to higher, with the weighted average sitting below the statewide median. Rents also vary, with the district-weighted figure reflecting a moderate cost environment. The estimated monthly mortgage payment and typical rent are close enough that renting and owning are both realistic options for many households, though affordability depends on income. The district sits within Pueblo County, where the unemployment rate has been stable at a level comparable to the national rate.

A lasting change that affects every family in the district is the four-day school week, implemented in recent years. This shift alters the weekly rhythm: school runs fewer days but often longer hours per day, which matters for childcare arrangements, extracurricular timing, and family schedules. It is a structural choice that parents should weigh when considering the district.

The data that would allow direct comparisons with other Pueblo County districts—on overall proficiency, chronic absenteeism, per-pupil spending, or graduation rate—was not sufficient to make those comparisons here, largely because the cohort of districts with comparable metrics was too small. So a parent will need to look at individual schools and perhaps ask county-level officials for context.

For a family, Pueblo County School District 70 offers a large, geographically spread system with a range of school types, including charter and expeditionary programs. The academic numbers are mixed, with reading results the strongest area and math lagging. The four-day week is a defining feature that may appeal to some families and create challenges for others. Without key data on economic disadvantage, special education, or graduation outcomes, a parent should reach out to the district office or attend a school board meeting to fill in the gaps that matter most to them.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

10,644

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 41%

Black 1%

White 52%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

36%

50%

Gr 4

26%

47%

Gr 5

37%

49%

Gr 6

25%

45%

Gr 7

34%

53%

Gr 8

42%

51%

Gr 38

33%

49%

Math

Gr 3

27%

48%

Gr 4

17%

36%

Gr 5

25%

35%

Gr 6

28%

Gr 7

16%

32%

Gr 8

22%

36%

Gr 38

19%

35%

Science

Gr 5

25%

35%

Gr 8

26%

38%

Schools in this District

27 schools are officially reported under this district.

The Connect Charter School

Avondale Elementary School

Beulah Elementary School

Beulah Middle School

Craver Middle School

North Mesa Elementary School

Pleasant View Middle School

Pueblo County High School

Liberty Point Elementary School

Rye Elementary School

Rye High School

South Mesa Elementary School

Vineland Elementary School

Vineland Middle School

Liberty Point International School

Sierra Vista Elementary School

Swallows Charter Academy

Pueblo West High School

Sky View Middle School

Desert Sage Elementary School

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Prairie Winds Elementary School

Swallows Charter Academy High School

70 Online

Villa Bella Expeditionary School

Pueblo Classical Academy

Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

29%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

43%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

32%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 4

19%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$284,881

Year-over-year change-0.1%

Range across 14 ZIP codes$188K to $402K

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical0.77x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (14 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
81025	Pueblo	$221K	+2.6%	23.5%
81022	Boone	$263K	+0.4%	21.0%
81005	Pueblo	$293K	-2.2%	10.0%
81023	Beulah	$379K	+0.5%	8.8%
81004	Pueblo	$197K	-2.0%	8.3%
81007	Pueblo	$398K	-1.9%	7.5%
81069	Rye	$342K	-2.6%	6.0%
81006	Pueblo	$327K	-0.6%	5.9%
81008	Pueblo	$318K	-0.6%	5.3%
80817	Fountain	$396K	-1.1%	1.5%
81001	Pueblo	$222K	-0.1%	1.0%
81019	Colorado City	$326K	-0.5%	0.8%
81253	Wetmore	$402K	-1.2%	0.3%
81039	Fowler	$188K	-3.8%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,525/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,181 to $2,104/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
81005	Pueblo	$1,456	+3.9%	10.0%
81004	Pueblo	$1,235	+1.7%	8.3%
81007	Pueblo	$1,613	+0.5%	7.5%
81008	Pueblo	$1,885	—	5.3%
80817	Fountain	$2,104	+3.1%	1.5%
81001	Pueblo	$1,181	-0.1%	1.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,438/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income21.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$88/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.