Ortega Middle School
Tel:
(719)587-1650
- Ortega Middle School serves 524 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Ortega Middle School's student population of 524 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 524 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ortega Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ortega Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1036 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 32% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alamosa No. Re-11J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ortega Middle School is Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alamosa Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 59 students
0.3 miles
2431 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719)937-2112 0.3 6-12 59 - Alamosa Alamosa High School Grades: 9-12 | 598 students
0.7 miles
805 Craft Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719)587-6000 0.7 9-12 598 - Alamosa Alamosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1158 students
0.9 miles
1709 West 10th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719)587-1600 0.9 K-5 1158 - Monte Vista Monte Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 225 students
13.4 miles
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719)852-5984 13.4 6-8 225 - La Jara La Jara Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
14.3 miles
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5791 14.3 PK-5 211
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