Serving 412 students in grades 5-8, Basalt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basalt Middle School's student population of 412 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Basalt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basalt Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basalt Middle School's ranking?
Basalt Middle School is ranked #1079 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Basalt Middle School often compared to?
Basalt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Basalt Middle School?
412 students attend Basalt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Basalt Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basalt Middle School?
Basalt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Basalt Middle School offer ?
Basalt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Basalt Middle School part of?
Basalt Middle School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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