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#1030 of 1,815 schools in CO
Gunnison Middle School
Middle School · Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Gunnison, CO
A Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1099 NORTH 11TH, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Math 20% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gunnison Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gunnison 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gunnison), 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
$71,263
Median home value
$495,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–10 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gunnison Middle School is listed in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gunnison Middle School
Gunnison Middle School is a public middle school in Gunnison, CO, part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j, serving approximately 304 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gunnison Middle School
What grades does Gunnison Middle School serve?
Gunnison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gunnison Middle School?
Gunnison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gunnison Middle School rank in CO?
Gunnison Middle School ranks #1,030 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Gunnison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gunnison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gunnison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gunnison Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gunnison Middle School a charter school?
No, Gunnison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gunnison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gunnison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gunnison Middle School?
42.8% of students at Gunnison 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gunnison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (970) 641-7710
- Area population (ZIP 81230)
- 10,956
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 81230; 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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