Serving 408 students in grades 6-8, Glenwood Springs 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Springs Middle School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1441 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Glenwood Springs Middle School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs Middle School is ranked #1441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs Middle School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Community Charter School, Riverview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Middle School?
408 students attend Glenwood Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Glenwood Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs Middle School?
Glenwood Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs Middle School offer ?
Glenwood Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glenwood Springs Middle School part of?
Glenwood Springs Middle School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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