Serving 471 students in grades 6-8, Ortega 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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ortega Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Alamosa school district, covering approximately 329.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to school, with an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortega Middle School's student population of 471 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ortega 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 Ortega Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1488 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortega Middle School's ranking?
Ortega Middle School is ranked #1488 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ortega Middle School?
471 students attend Ortega Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ortega Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ortega Middle School?
Ortega Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ortega Middle School offer ?
Ortega Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ortega Middle School part of?
Ortega Middle School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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