Fitzsimmons Middle School

Fitzsimmons Middle School is a public middle school in Bailey, CO, part of the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park. The school serves approximately 147 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.8th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 22 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,617, where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 147 students, Fitzsimmons Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Fitzsimmons Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Fitzsimmons Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.