Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Custer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westcliffe school district, covering approximately 678.3 square miles. This area is characterized by a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Middle School's student population of 69 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Custer 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 Custer Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Middle School's ranking?
Custer Middle School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Custer Middle School?
69 students attend Custer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Custer Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Middle School?
Custer Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Custer Middle School offer ?
Custer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Middle School part of?
Custer Middle School is part of Custer County School District Consolidate 1.
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