Serving 511 students in grades 5-8, Pagosa 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- 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
Top Rankings
Pagosa Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pagosa Springs Middle School's student population of 511 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs Middle School is 0.62, which is equal to 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
17:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagosa Springs Middle School's ranking?
Pagosa Springs Middle School is ranked #1441 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?
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 Pagosa Springs Middle School?
511 students attend Pagosa Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pagosa Springs Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pagosa Springs Middle School?
Pagosa Springs Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pagosa Springs Middle School offer ?
Pagosa Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pagosa Springs Middle School part of?
Pagosa Springs Middle School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt.
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