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Aspen Middle School
Middle School · Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta · Aspen, CO
An Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, Aspen, CO 81611
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2021)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspen Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aspen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,708
Median home value
$1,243,500
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
68.2%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aspen Middle School is listed in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspen Middle School
Aspen Middle School is a public middle school in Aspen, CO, part of Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, serving approximately 391 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspen Middle School
What grades does Aspen Middle School serve?
Aspen Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Aspen Middle School?
Aspen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspen Middle School rank in CO?
Aspen Middle School ranks #1,219 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Aspen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspen Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Aspen Middle School a charter school?
No, Aspen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aspen Middle School a Title I school?
No, Aspen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pitkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (970) 925-3760
- Area population (ZIP 81611)
- 9,232
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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