Paonia Middle School (Closed 2004)

Paonia Middle School serves 119 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
119 students

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1991–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
37%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
90%
49%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19

Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paonia Middle School?
119 students attend Paonia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Paonia Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paonia Middle School?
Paonia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paonia Middle School offer ?
Paonia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paonia Middle School part of?
Paonia Middle School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.

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