For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 657 students in 81050, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO are Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81050 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81050, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81050, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
81050, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO include Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81050?
2 public middle schools are located in 81050.
What is the racial composition of students in 81050?
81050 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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