Hotchkiss Middle School serves 141 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hotchkiss Middle School?
141 students attend Hotchkiss Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hotchkiss Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hotchkiss Middle School?
Hotchkiss Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hotchkiss Middle School offer ?
Hotchkiss Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hotchkiss Middle School part of?
Hotchkiss Middle School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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