Buena Vista Middle School

549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Buena Vista 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buena Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Buena Vista Middle School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#983 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
32%
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44%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buena Vista Middle School's ranking?
Buena Vista Middle School is ranked #983 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle School?
226 students attend Buena Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Buena Vista Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Middle School?
Buena Vista Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Middle School offer ?
Buena Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buena Vista Middle School part of?
Buena Vista Middle School is part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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