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#739 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Erie Middle School
Middle School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Erie, CO
A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
650 MAIN STREET, Erie, CO 80516
- Math 56% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Erie Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Erie 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$160,590
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$2,718/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Dawson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Bolder Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Peak to Peak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,452 | Compare → |
| Prospect Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #28 of 54
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Erie Middle School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Erie Middle School
Erie Middle School is a public middle school in Erie, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 742 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erie Middle School
What grades does Erie Middle School serve?
Erie Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Erie Middle School?
Erie Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Erie Middle School rank in CO?
Erie Middle School ranks #739 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Erie Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Erie Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Erie Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Erie Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Erie Middle School a charter school?
No, Erie Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Erie Middle School a Title I school?
No, Erie Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Erie Middle School?
12.4% of students at Erie 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
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (303) 828-3391
- Area population (ZIP 80516)
- 37,107
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 80516; 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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