Very Good
#666 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 37% in state
Centauri Middle School
Middle School · North Conejos School District No. Re1j · La Jara, CO
A North Conejos School District No. Re1j middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17891 US HWY 285, La Jara, CO 81140
- Math 29% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centauri Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
66.2%
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.
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Where Centauri 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,211
Median home value
$233,100
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Conejos Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Conejos School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centauri Middle School is listed in North Conejos School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centauri Middle School
Centauri Middle School is a public middle school in La Jara, CO, part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centauri Middle School
What grades does Centauri Middle School serve?
Centauri Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centauri Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centauri Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centauri Middle School rank in CO?
Centauri Middle School ranks #666 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Centauri Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centauri Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Centauri Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centauri Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Centauri Middle School a charter school?
No, Centauri Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centauri Middle School a Title I school?
No, Centauri Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centauri Middle School?
66.2% of students at Centauri 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Conejos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (719) 274-4301
- Area population (ZIP 81140)
- 1,973
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 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 81140; 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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