Serving 87 students in grades 6-8, South Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Park Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Fairplay, CO, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,895.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 23.9 miles and the furthest edge located 51.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Middle School's student population of 87 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Park 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 South Park Middle School is 0.41, 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
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Middle School's ranking?
South Park Middle School is ranked #938 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Park Middle School often compared to?
South Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park High School, Edith Teter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Park Middle School?
87 students attend South Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Park Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Park Middle School offer ?
South Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Park Middle School part of?
South Park Middle School is part of Park County School District No. Re-2.
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