Serving 19 students in grades 7-8, Lone Star 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Lone Star Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Otis, CO, encompassing approximately 191.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lone Star Middle School's student population of 19 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lone Star Middle School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Hispanic
16%
37%
White
84%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)26.3%
37.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?
19 students attend Lone Star Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lone Star Middle School students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lone Star Middle School offer ?
Lone Star Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Star Middle School part of?
Lone Star Middle School is part of Lone Star School District No. 101.
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