Excellent
#43 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 2% in state
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Middle School · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 · Steamboat Springs, CO
A Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39610 AMETHYST DRIVE, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Math 59% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steamboat Springs Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Steamboat Springs 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steamboat Springs), 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
$106,837
Median home value
$915,900
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80487; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steamboat Springs Middle School is listed in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steamboat Springs Middle School
Steamboat Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Steamboat Springs, CO, part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, serving approximately 479 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steamboat Springs Middle School
What grades does Steamboat Springs Middle School serve?
Steamboat Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Steamboat Springs Middle School?
Steamboat Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steamboat Springs Middle School rank in CO?
Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks #43 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Steamboat Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steamboat Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Steamboat Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steamboat Springs Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Steamboat Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Steamboat Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steamboat Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Steamboat Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steamboat Springs Middle School?
21.9% of students at Steamboat Springs 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Routt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (970) 879-1058
- Area population (ZIP 80487)
- 18,378
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 80487; 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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