Very Good
#351 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 19% in state
Nucla Middle School
Middle School · West End School District No. Re-2 · Nucla, CO
A West End School District No. Re-2 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO BOX 570, Nucla, CO 81424
- Math 19% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nucla Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nucla 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,821
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
West End School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nucla Middle School is listed in West End School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nucla Middle School
Nucla Middle School is a public middle school in Nucla, CO, part of West End School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 31 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nucla Middle School
What grades does Nucla Middle School serve?
Nucla Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nucla Middle School?
Nucla Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nucla Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nucla Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nucla Middle School rank in CO?
Nucla Middle School ranks #351 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Nucla Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nucla Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Nucla Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nucla Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Nucla Middle School a charter school?
No, Nucla Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nucla Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nucla Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nucla Middle School?
58.1% of students at Nucla 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (970) 864-7350
- Area population (ZIP 81424)
- 1,166
- Area median age
- 56.3
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 81424; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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