Telluride Middle School

721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 124 students in grades 7-8, Telluride 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Telluride Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Telluride, CO, encompassing approximately 346.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.9 miles, with the furthest point being 21.3 miles away, and it typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various locations within the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Telluride Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Telluride Middle School's student population of 124 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Telluride Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telluride Middle School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#97 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
40-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
22%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 1993–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
77%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.36

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-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 Telluride Middle School's ranking?
Telluride Middle School is ranked #97 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Telluride Middle School?
124 students attend Telluride Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Telluride Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telluride Middle School?
Telluride Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Telluride Middle School offer ?
Telluride Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telluride Middle School part of?
Telluride Middle School is part of Telluride School District No. R-1.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Telluride Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Telluride, CO, encompassing approximately 346.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.9 miles, with the furthest point being 21.3 miles away, and it typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various locations within the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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