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#1114 of 1,815 schools in CO
Craig Middle School
Middle School · Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Craig, CO
A Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 YAMPA AVENUE, Craig, CO 81625
- Math 21% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Craig Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
58.7%
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 Craig 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Craig), 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
$73,649
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81625; 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.
Moffat County School District Re: No. 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Craig Middle School is listed in Moffat County School District RE: No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Craig Middle School
Craig Middle School is a public middle school in Craig, CO, part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1, serving approximately 416 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Craig Middle School
What grades does Craig Middle School serve?
Craig Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Craig Middle School rank in CO?
Craig Middle School ranks #1,114 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Craig Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Craig Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Craig Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Craig Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Craig Middle School a charter school?
No, Craig Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Craig Middle School a Title I school?
No, Craig Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Craig Middle School?
58.7% of students at Craig 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Moffat County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (970) 824-3289
- Area population (ZIP 81625)
- 12,242
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 81625; 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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