South Park Middle School

South Park Middle School is a public middle school in Fairplay, CO, part of the Park County School District No. Re-2. The school serves approximately 87 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 22% proficiency in math, 14 points below the state average and 42% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $99,583, where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 87 students, South Park 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, South Park Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, South Park 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.