Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Steamboat Springs Middle School's student population of 479 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steamboat Springs Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steamboat Springs Middle School's ranking?
Steamboat Springs Middle School is ranked #96 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Steamboat Springs Middle School often compared to?
Steamboat Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soroco Middle School, Campus Middle School, East Grand Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Steamboat Springs Middle School?
479 students attend Steamboat Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Steamboat Springs Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steamboat Springs Middle School?
Steamboat Springs Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steamboat Springs Middle School offer ?
Steamboat Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steamboat Springs Middle School part of?
Steamboat Springs Middle School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
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