Very Good
#549 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 30% in state
Ouray Middle School
Middle School · Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and · Ouray, CO
An Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX N, Ouray, CO 81427
- Math 41% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ouray Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ouray 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ouray), 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
$82,851
Median home value
$562,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ouray Middle School is listed in Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ouray Middle School
Ouray Middle School is a public middle school in Ouray, CO, part of Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and, serving approximately 54 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ouray Middle School
What grades does Ouray Middle School serve?
Ouray Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ouray Middle School?
Ouray Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouray Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ouray Middle School rank in CO?
Ouray Middle School ranks #549 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ouray Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ouray Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ouray Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ouray Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ouray Middle School a charter school?
No, Ouray Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ouray Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ouray Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ouray Middle School?
35.2% of students at Ouray 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ouray County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.5%
- Phone
- (970) 325-4505
- Area population (ZIP 81427)
- 1,251
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 81427; 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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