Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Mount Garfield 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 15% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Garfield Middle School serves the northeast part of Clifton, CO, within an attendance area covering approximately 162.3 square miles, where most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.2 miles, with the furthest edge being 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Garfield Middle School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Mount Garfield 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 Mount Garfield 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
#1205 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Garfield Middle School's ranking?
Mount Garfield Middle School is ranked #1205 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mount Garfield Middle School often compared to?
Mount Garfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookcliff Middle School, Grand Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% 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 Mount Garfield Middle School?
569 students attend Mount Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mount Garfield Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Garfield Middle School?
Mount Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Garfield Middle School offer ?
Mount Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Garfield Middle School part of?
Mount Garfield Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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