Excellent
#122 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 7% in state
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Middle School · Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park · Bailey, CO
A Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1069, Bailey, CO 80421
- Math 49% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fitzsimmons Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fitzsimmons Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,617
Median home value
$552,400
Median rent
$2,235/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80421; 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.
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fitzsimmons Middle School is listed in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fitzsimmons Middle School
Fitzsimmons Middle School is a public middle school in Bailey, CO, part of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fitzsimmons Middle School
What grades does Fitzsimmons Middle School serve?
Fitzsimmons Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fitzsimmons Middle School?
Fitzsimmons Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzsimmons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzsimmons Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fitzsimmons Middle School rank in CO?
Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks #122 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fitzsimmons Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fitzsimmons Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Fitzsimmons Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fitzsimmons Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fitzsimmons Middle School a charter school?
No, Fitzsimmons Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fitzsimmons Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fitzsimmons Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fitzsimmons Middle School?
29.3% of students at Fitzsimmons 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Park County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (303) 838-7666
- Area population (ZIP 80421)
- 8,601
- Area average commute
- 43.7 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 80421; 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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