Serving 484 students in grades 5-8, Pagosa Springs 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pagosa Springs Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,574.5 square miles in Pagosa Springs, CO. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 36.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pagosa Springs Middle School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to navigate the future through learning and problem solving.
School Rankings
Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1432 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagosa Springs Middle School's ranking?
Pagosa Springs Middle School is ranked #1432 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pagosa Springs Middle School often compared to?
Pagosa Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pagosa Springs Middle School?
484 students attend Pagosa Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pagosa Springs Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pagosa Springs Middle School?
Pagosa Springs Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pagosa Springs Middle School offer ?
Pagosa Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pagosa Springs Middle School part of?
Pagosa Springs Middle School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt.
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