The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sargent Elementary School
Sargent Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade as a regular public school in rural Rio Grande County, Colorado. It sits within the small Sargent School District No. Re-33J and draws students from the surrounding agricultural area near Monte Vista. The school’s enrollment is small, with classes running at roughly two dozen students per grade level. The student body is predominantly White, with a substantial Hispanic population and a very small number of Native American and multiracial students. Just over half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that reflects the economic profile of the broader San Luis Valley region.
Monte Vista, the nearest town, is a compact, high-elevation community of a few thousand residents, set amid potato farms and ranch land. The local economy is led by educational services, professional and scientific services, and public administration. The town has a traditional downtown core, a Carnegie public library, and annual events such as the Crane Festival and Potato Festival. Population has seen a slight decline in recent years, and housing values sit below state and national medians. Most residents drive to work, and the area’s growth trajectory is stable to slightly contracting. For families considering Sargent Elementary, the school is part of a district that covers a wide rural area, and the commute to Monte Vista’s limited amenities is a factor.
On state assessments, Sargent Elementary’s results show a mix of strengths and areas for development. In math, roughly three in ten students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, that figure was closer to four in ten. Science results, which come only from fifth grade, were similar to the ELA rate. Participation rates were high, meaning the results capture nearly all students. While these proficiency levels are modest in absolute terms, the school’s overall performance across tested subjects places it above the midpoint among the three districts in Rio Grande County. In that small cohort, Sargent Elementary is the top performer. A parent considering the school should understand that while the school leads its local comparison set, the overall proficiency rates leave room for growth, and they may want to ask about academic support and enrichment offerings directly.
The data does not include information on special education or English learner populations, so those proportions are unknown. Multi-year trend data was not available, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving or declining. No information on programs such as art, music, or extracurriculars was provided, and the school’s website was not included in the payload for further checking. A parent looking to understand the full range of opportunities will need to contact the school or district directly.
Sargent Elementary is a small, rural elementary school serving a predominantly White and Hispanic student body in an agricultural valley. It posts the highest test proficiency among its county’s small set of districts, though the absolute levels are moderate. The school’s size likely means close student-teacher relationships and a community feel, but the data does not confirm staffing ratios or class sizes. For families already living in the Sargent district or considering moving to the Monte Vista area for the slower pace and lower housing costs, this school provides a neighborhood option with a solid local standing. Parents who prioritize schools with extensive specialized programs or a wide range of enrichment activities may find the offerings limited, and should investigate further. The school’s academic profile fits a family that values a tight-knit setting and is comfortable engaging directly with the school to fill in any gaps not captured by standardized data.
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