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#863 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 48% in state
Estes Park Middle School
Middle School · Estes Park School District R-3 · Estes Park, CO
An Estes Park School District R-3 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1500 MANFORD AVENUE, Estes Park, CO 80517
- Math 32% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estes Park Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Estes Park 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Estes Park), 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
$89,659
Median home value
$670,200
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
54.6%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Estes Park School District R-3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estes Park Middle School is listed in Estes Park School District R-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estes Park Middle School
Estes Park Middle School is a public middle school in Estes Park, CO, part of Estes Park School District R-3, serving approximately 189 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estes Park Middle School
What grades does Estes Park Middle School serve?
Estes Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Estes Park Middle School?
Estes Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Park Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estes Park Middle School rank in CO?
Estes Park Middle School ranks #863 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Estes Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Estes Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Estes Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estes Park Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Estes Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Estes Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estes Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Estes Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estes Park Middle School?
50.8% of students at Estes Park 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
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (970) 586-4439
- Area population (ZIP 80517)
- 10,093
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 80517; 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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