Very Good
#615 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 34% in state
Buena Vista Middle School
Middle School · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Buena Vista, CO
A Buena Vista School District No. R-31 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2027, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Math 30% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Buena Vista 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$62,132
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista Middle School is listed in Buena Vista School District No. R-31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista Middle School
Buena Vista Middle School is a public middle school in Buena Vista, CO, part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31, serving approximately 229 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Vista Middle School
What grades does Buena Vista Middle School serve?
Buena Vista Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle School?
Buena Vista Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Vista Middle School rank in CO?
Buena Vista Middle School ranks #615 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Buena Vista Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Buena Vista Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Vista Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buena Vista Middle School a charter school?
No, Buena Vista Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Vista Middle School a Title I school?
No, Buena Vista Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Vista Middle School?
36.7% of students at Buena Vista 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (719) 395-7060
- Area population (ZIP 81211)
- 8,191
- Area median age
- 47
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81211; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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