Serving 22 students in grades 6-8, Moffat 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Moffat Middle School?
22 students attend Moffat Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Moffat Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moffat Middle School?
Moffat Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Moffat Middle School offer ?
Moffat Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moffat Middle School part of?
Moffat Middle School is part of Moffat School District No. 2 In The County Of Saguache And.
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