Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Gunnison 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 40% 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: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunnison Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Gunnison, CO, encompassing approximately 3,702.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 34.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 44.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gunnison Middle School's student population of 314 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gunnison 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 Gunnison Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1291 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Gunnison Middle School's ranking?
Gunnison Middle School is ranked #1291 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gunnison Middle School?
314 students attend Gunnison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gunnison Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunnison Middle School?
Gunnison Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison Middle School offer ?
Gunnison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gunnison Middle School part of?
Gunnison Middle School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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