Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, Lucile Erwin 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 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucile Erwin Middle School's student population of 686 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Lucile Erwin 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 Lucile Erwin Middle School is 0.52, 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
#1134 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucile Erwin Middle School's ranking?
Lucile Erwin Middle School is ranked #1134 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lucile Erwin Middle School often compared to?
Lucile Erwin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bill Reed Middle School, Walt Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lucile Erwin Middle School?
686 students attend Lucile Erwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lucile Erwin Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucile Erwin Middle School?
Lucile Erwin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lucile Erwin Middle School offer ?
Lucile Erwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucile Erwin Middle School part of?
Lucile Erwin Middle School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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