Serving 367 students in grades 5-8, Basalt 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 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Basalt Middle School serves the eastern part of Basalt, CO, covering an area of approximately 509.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 32.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basalt Middle School's student population of 367 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Basalt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basalt Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1080 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basalt Middle School's ranking?
Basalt Middle School is ranked #1080 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Basalt Middle School often compared to?
Basalt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Basalt Middle School?
367 students attend Basalt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Basalt Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basalt Middle School?
Basalt Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Basalt Middle School offer ?
Basalt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basalt Middle School part of?
Basalt Middle School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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