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#1277 of 1,815 schools in CO
Stratton Middle School
Middle School · School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat · Stratton, CO
A School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
219 ILLINOIS AVENUE, Stratton, CO 80836
- Math 25% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratton Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stratton 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average428/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,393
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratton Middle School is listed in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratton Middle School
Stratton Middle School is a public middle school in Stratton, CO, part of School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat, serving approximately 52 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,277 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratton Middle School
What grades does Stratton Middle School serve?
Stratton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stratton Middle School?
Stratton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratton Middle School rank in CO?
Stratton Middle School ranks #1,277 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Stratton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Stratton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratton Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stratton Middle School a charter school?
No, Stratton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stratton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratton Middle School?
50.0% of students at Stratton 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
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kit Carson County
- Phone
- (719) 348-5369
- Area population (ZIP 80836)
- 1,113
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 80836; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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