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#1256 of 1,815 schools in CO
Delta Middle School
Middle School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Delta, CO
A Delta County Joint District No. 50 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
401 EAST 10TH STREET, Delta, CO 81416
- Math 17% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delta Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delta 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 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delta), 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
$52,174
Median home value
$282,500
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Academy of Applied LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Cedaredge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 189 | 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.
Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta Middle School is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta Middle School
Delta Middle School is a public middle school in Delta, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 497 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta Middle School
What grades does Delta Middle School serve?
Delta Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Middle School rank in CO?
Delta Middle School ranks #1,256 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Delta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Delta Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Delta Middle School a charter school?
No, Delta Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta Middle School a Title I school?
No, Delta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Middle School?
60.4% of students at Delta 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
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (970) 874-8046
- Area population (ZIP 81416)
- 14,219
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 81416; 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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