Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Dolores 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolores Middle School's student population of 172 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dolores 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 Dolores Middle School is 0.38, 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
#993 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Middle School's ranking?
Dolores Middle School is ranked #993 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dolores Middle School?
172 students attend Dolores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dolores Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Middle School?
Dolores Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dolores Middle School offer ?
Dolores Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dolores Middle School part of?
Dolores Middle School is part of Dolores School District No. Re-4a.
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