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Craver Middle School

Middle School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado City, CO

A Pueblo County School District 70 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

4850 CROW CUT OFF ROAD, Colorado City, CO 81019

  • Math 25% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,559
Chronic Absenteeism46.1%

Students at Craver Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48%

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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The neighborhood

Where Craver 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,625

Median home value

$229,000

Median rent

$1,270/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
70 OnlineEnrollment path unverified5.3K–12Not available197Compare →
Beulah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–8Not available41Compare →
Pleasant View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–8Not available350Compare →
The Connect Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.76–8Not available253Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pueblo County School District 70

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#12 of 26
District spending per student
$11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Craver Middle School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Craver Middle School

Craver Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado City, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 152 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Craver Middle School

What grades does Craver Middle School serve?

Craver Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Craver Middle School?

Craver Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Craver Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Craver Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Craver Middle School rank in CO?

Craver Middle School ranks #1,138 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Craver Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Craver Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Craver Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Craver Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Craver Middle School a charter school?

No, Craver Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Craver Middle School a Title I school?

No, Craver Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Craver Middle School?

48.0% of students at Craver 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.1%
Area population (ZIP 81019)
1,418
Area median age
50.7
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 81019; 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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