Below Average
#1383 of 1,815 schools in CO
Custer Middle School
Middle School · Custer County School District Consolidate 1 · Westcliffe, CO
A Custer County School District Consolidate 1 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 730, Westcliffe, CO 81252
- Math 11% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Custer Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Custer 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,825
Median home value
$362,200
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Custer County School District Consolidate 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Custer Middle School is listed in Custer County School District Consolidate 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Custer Middle School
Custer Middle School is a public middle school in Westcliffe, CO, part of Custer County School District Consolidate 1, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Custer Middle School
What grades does Custer Middle School serve?
Custer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Custer Middle School?
Custer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Custer Middle School rank in CO?
Custer Middle School ranks #1,383 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Custer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Custer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Custer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Custer Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Custer Middle School a charter school?
No, Custer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Custer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Custer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Custer Middle School?
50.0% of students at Custer 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (719) 783-2291
- Area population (ZIP 81252)
- 4,413
- Area median age
- 58.3
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 81252; 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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