Skoglund Middle School

Skoglund Middle School is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of CENTER, Colorado. The school serves students from sixth to eighth grade with an enrollment of 136 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 8 full-time equivalent teachers. Skoglund Middle School’s MySchoolScout Rating is 3.8 out of 10, placing it in the 24th percentile among Colorado schools with a state ranking of #1399 out of 1831.

Academically, the school scores an average of 2.6 out of 10, with only 26% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 10% proficient or above in Math. Despite these challenges, Skoglund Middle School continues to focus on student development and offers a supportive learning environment for its rural community. The school is situated in an area where the close-knit community provides strong support and engagement with the educational process.

With an enrollment of 136 students, Skoglund 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, Skoglund 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.