For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 552 students in 81650, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81650, CO is Rifle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81650 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81650, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81650, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rifle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
81650, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 308:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81650, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81650, CO include Rifle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81650?
1 public middle schools are located in 81650.
What is the racial composition of students in 81650?
81650 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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