Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Glenwood Springs 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 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood Springs Middle School serves the northwest part of its school district in Glenwood Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 317.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect to drive 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest point being 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Springs Middle School's student population of 380 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs Middle School is 0.49, 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
#1334 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Springs Middle School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs Middle School is ranked #1334 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs Middle School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview School, Carbondale Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Middle School?
380 students attend Glenwood Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Glenwood Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs Middle School?
Glenwood Springs Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs Middle School offer ?
Glenwood Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Springs Middle School part of?
Glenwood Springs Middle School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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