Serving 46 students in grades 6-8, Stratton 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stratton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stratton Middle School's student population of 46 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stratton 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 Stratton Middle School is 0.40, 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
#1084 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratton Middle School's ranking?
Stratton Middle School is ranked #1084 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stratton Middle School often compared to?
Stratton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratton Senior High School, Stratton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stratton Middle School?
46 students attend Stratton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Stratton Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratton Middle School?
Stratton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stratton Middle School offer ?
Stratton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stratton Middle School part of?
Stratton Middle School is part of School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat.
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