Average
#1294 of 1,815 schools in CO
Basalt Middle School
Middle School · Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Basalt, CO
A Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
51 SCHOOL STREET, Basalt, CO 81621
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Basalt Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Basalt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,496/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Basalt), 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
$103,721
Median home value
$1,138,500
Median rent
$2,220/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–11 | 2.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Carbondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 354 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Basalt Middle School is listed in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basalt Middle School
Basalt Middle School is a public middle school in Basalt, CO, part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 392 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,294 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basalt Middle School
What grades does Basalt Middle School serve?
Basalt Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Basalt Middle School?
Basalt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basalt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basalt Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basalt Middle School rank in CO?
Basalt Middle School ranks #1,294 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Basalt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Basalt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Basalt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basalt Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Basalt Middle School a charter school?
No, Basalt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Basalt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Basalt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Basalt Middle School?
56.4% of students at Basalt Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pitkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (970) 384-5900
- Area population (ZIP 81621)
- 6,349
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 81621; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.