Serving 56 students in grades 5-8, Ouray Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ouray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ouray Middle School's student population of 56 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ouray Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouray Middle School is 0.08, 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
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouray Middle School's ranking?
Ouray Middle School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ouray Middle School?
56 students attend Ouray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ouray Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouray Middle School?
Ouray Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ouray Middle School offer ?
Ouray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ouray Middle School part of?
Ouray Middle School is part of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And.
School Calendar
View the Ouray Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1/2 day) (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
4 5/6/2021
Ouray has a great education system and I really enjoy going to this school. The only downside, is that many grades have only (at least) 12-5 kids. I have struggled with friendships my entire life, but now, I feel like it is even harder to find close friends. I am kind of loner.
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