Ouray Middle School

Ouray Middle School serves 54 students in grades 5 through 8 in the small mountain community of Ouray, Colorado. With just 5 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an intimate 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and close relationships between educators and students. The school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #419 out of 1,831 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 77th percentile among Colorado schools.

Academically, 34% of students demonstrate proficiency or above in mathematics across grade levels, indicating room for continued growth in this subject area. Students come from a well-educated community where 52% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income of $71,488 reflects the area's economic stability. The low poverty rate of just 4.3% suggests most families have adequate resources to support their children's education.

Located in rural Ouray County, this small school operates in one of Colorado's most scenic mountain settings, where the tight-knit community of approximately 1,200 residents values education and the unique opportunities that come with small-town living in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

With an enrollment of 54 students, Ouray 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.

Located in a rural area, Ouray 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.