Serving 144 students in grades 6-8, Ignacio 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ignacio Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ignacio school district, covering approximately 280 square miles around Ignacio, CO. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ignacio Middle School's student population of 144 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ignacio 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 Ignacio Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
41%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignacio Middle School's ranking?
Ignacio Middle School is ranked #1524 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ignacio Middle School?
144 students attend Ignacio Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ignacio Middle School students are American Indian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignacio Middle School?
Ignacio Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignacio Middle School offer ?
Ignacio Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ignacio Middle School part of?
Ignacio Middle School is part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt.
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