The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Two Rivers Community School
Two Rivers Community School is a K–8 charter school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, operating as part of the Roaring Fork School District Re-1. It serves a single campus with a grade span that ends at eighth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report and no high school outcomes to consider. The school functions as a regular public charter, which means it is publicly funded but has its own governance and admissions process within the district.
On state assessments, the school’s results show a clear gap between literacy and math. In English language arts, roughly two out of every five students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standard, a rate that places the school well above the district and state averages for its grade band. Math proficiency was lower, with about three out of ten students reaching the proficient level. Science scores varied by grade: at fifth grade, about three out of ten students were proficient, while at eighth grade, the rate dropped further. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index was the highest among the three Garfield County districts that reported comparable data, placing it in the top quartile by that measure. A parent looking at these numbers will see a school where reading performance is a relative strength and where math and science achievement, particularly in the later middle school years, is an area that merits attention.
The student body is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic population, and small numbers of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a moderate level of economic diversity for a Colorado charter school. No data on special education or English learner enrollment was available, so a family with a child in those categories would need to ask the school directly about support services.
The school is located in Glenwood Springs, a historic town that serves as Garfield County’s seat and a regional hub for tourism, recreation, and commerce. The town has a walkable downtown, free bus service throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, and extensive bike trails including the Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail and the Rio Grande Trail to Aspen. Housing costs in the area are high, and rents are similarly elevated, reflecting the broader housing pressure in the Roaring Fork Valley. The town has seen gentrification and new development, and it hosts a mix of year-round residents, second-home owners, and tourists drawn to the hot springs and outdoor amenities. For families considering moving here, the housing market is a significant factor in the overall cost of living.
The Roaring Fork School District, in which Two Rivers is a charter school, recently launched a multi-year strategic plan built around five priorities: Students First, Rigorous Learning for All, Operational Excellence, Student-Centered Partnerships, and Thriving Team. The plan was developed with an external partner and includes a public data dashboard. The district also offers dual language programming at several of its elementary and middle schools, though Two Rivers Community School is not listed among those schools. Charter status means the school has some autonomy over its curriculum and operations within the district framework, so the district’s strategic direction may affect Two Rivers indirectly but does not dictate its day-to-day approach.
Overall, Two Rivers Community School presents as a mid-sized K–8 charter with a reading advantage over math, situated in an expensive mountain community with strong recreational amenities. A family drawn to Glenwood Springs for its outdoor lifestyle and willing to engage with the school’s academic profile—particularly in math and science—will find a school that outperforms its local district peers on literacy but has room for growth in other subjects. The absence of high school grades means families must plan for a transition after eighth grade, either to a district high school or another option.
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