Maybell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in and governed by Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Craig, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Maybell post office has the ZIP Code 81640. At the 2020 census, the population of the Maybell CDP was 76.
Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maybell School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Maybell School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Maybell, CO, covering approximately 4,750.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 40.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 60.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maybell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Maybell School's student population of 11 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maybell School is 0.00, 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)
≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2024. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
7%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 24-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Maybell School?
11 students attend Maybell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maybell School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maybell School?
Maybell School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maybell School offer ?
Maybell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maybell School part of?
Maybell School is part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1.
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