Telluride Intermediate School
Telluride Intermediate School serves 334 students in grades 3-6.
Telluride Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Telluride Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Telluride Intermediate School's student population of 334 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
Total Students | 334 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Telluride Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Telluride Intermediate School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #375 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 82% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.60 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Telluride School District No. R-1 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Telluride Intermediate School is Telluride High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Telluride Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Telluride Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Telluride Telluride Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 172 students
0.0 miles
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213 0 PK-2 172 - Telluride Telluride High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 252 students10
0.3 miles
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377 0.3 9-12 252 - Telluride Telluride Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 144 students10
0.3 miles
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719 0.3 7-8 144 - Ouray Ouray Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 90 students10
9.8 miles
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505 9.8 PK-6 90 - Ouray Ouray Middle School Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 21 students10
9.8 miles
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505 9.8 7-8 21
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