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#1135 of 1,815 schools in CO
Monte Vista Middle School
Middle School · Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Monte Vista, CO
A Monte Vista School District No. C-8 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3720 SHERMAN AVENUE, Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Math 13% vs CO 34% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs CO 49% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Vista Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monte Vista 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monte Vista), 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
$61,554
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista On-line AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Vista Middle School is listed in Monte Vista School District No. C-8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Vista Middle School
Monte Vista Middle School is a public middle school in Monte Vista, CO, part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8, serving approximately 202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Vista Middle School
What grades does Monte Vista Middle School serve?
Monte Vista Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle School?
Monte Vista Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Vista Middle School rank in CO?
Monte Vista Middle School ranks #1,135 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monte Vista Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Vista Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Monte Vista Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Vista Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monte Vista Middle School a charter school?
No, Monte Vista Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Vista Middle School a Title I school?
No, Monte Vista Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Vista Middle School?
73.8% of students at Monte Vista 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
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Grande County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (719) 852-5984
- Area population (ZIP 81144)
- 6,677
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 81144; 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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