Average
#710 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 39% in state
Telluride Middle School
Middle School · Telluride School District No. R-1 · Telluride, CO
A Telluride School District No. R-1 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 WEST COLORADO AVENUE, Telluride, CO 81435
- Math 48% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 40.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Telluride Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Telluride 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,364/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Telluride), 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
$81,777
Median home value
$706,100
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
72.1%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Telluride School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Telluride Middle School is listed in Telluride School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Telluride Middle School
Telluride Middle School is a public middle school in Telluride, CO, part of Telluride School District No. R-1, serving approximately 122 students in grades 7th-8th with a 40.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Telluride Middle School
What grades does Telluride Middle School serve?
Telluride Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Telluride Middle School?
Telluride Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telluride Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telluride Middle School is 40.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Telluride Middle School rank in CO?
Telluride Middle School ranks #710 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Telluride Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Telluride Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Telluride Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telluride Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Telluride Middle School a charter school?
No, Telluride Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Telluride Middle School a Title I school?
No, Telluride Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telluride Middle School?
30.3% of students at Telluride 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (970) 369-4719
- Area population (ZIP 81435)
- 5,626
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 81435; 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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