Is Bayfield Middle School a good school?

Bayfield Middle School ranks 328 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bayfield Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Bayfield Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bayfield Middle School?

Students at Bayfield Middle School are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Bayfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bayfield Middle School usually go on to attend Bayfield High School

Bayfield Middle School

Summary:

Bayfield Middle School is a public middle school in Bayfield, Colorado, serving 294 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Bayfield Middle School's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools, with 73.47% of students identifying as White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of schools like Mountain Middle School. In 2023-2024, Bayfield Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31%) and Math (18.8%) were well below the state averages (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively). Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.07%) compared to nearby schools like Miller Middle School (22.89%).

Bayfield Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 161 out of 418 Colorado middle schools in 2017-2018 to 328 out of 485 in 2023-2024. This suggests a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and female students consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Colorado middle schools. These challenges may be influenced by the school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as well as the strong performance of nearby charter schools like Mountain Middle School, which is part of the State Charter School Institute.

Detail:

Public 6-8

615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122

(970) 884-9592

District: Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R

SchoolDigger Rank:
328^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,626

Students who attend Bayfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bayfield High School

Feeder schools for Bayfield Middle School:

Elementary:	Bayfield Intermediate School
	Bayfield Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayfield Middle School ranks worse than 67.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.22. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Bayfield Middle School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayfield Middle School is $14,626.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bayfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield Middle School 328^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Bayfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R 77^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bayfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	63.62	118^th	336	64.9%
2005	66.28	114^th	340	66.5%
2006	68.96	101^st	346	70.8%
2007	59.09	149^th	360	58.6%
2008	55.97	161^st	362	55.5%
2009	63.36	137^th	377	63.7%
2010	66.91	131^st	409	68.0%
2011	60.10	175^th	422	58.5%
2012	59.64	177^th	425	58.4%
2013	60.57	176^th	454	61.2%
2014	60.29	167^th	461	63.8%
2015	43.99	221^st	436	49.3%
2016	44.41	200^th	400	50.0%
2017	48.39	192^nd	424	54.7%
2018	55.33	161^st	418	61.5%
2019	39.17	265^th	458	42.1%
2021	35.90	228^th	369	38.2%
2022	19.62	355^th	448	20.8%
2023	32.27	303^rd	480	36.9%
2024	27.22	328^th	485	32.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	84.42	15^th	222	93.2%
2019	72.49	37^th	240	84.6%
2021	55.85	35^th	114	69.3%
2023	55.93	77^th	241	68.0%
2024	42.82	125^th	244	48.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.07	134^th	315	57.5%
2019	38.19	210^th	352	40.3%
2021	35.03	159^th	254	37.4%
2022	18.62	265^th	326	18.7%
2023	24.66	252^nd	363	30.6%
2024	14.96	297^th	350	15.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.01	95^th	134	29.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	46.07	150^th	317	52.7%
2019	35.98	211^th	343	38.5%
2021	27.84	181^st	249	27.3%
2022	15.48	282^nd	328	14.0%
2023	32.39	221^st	356	37.9%
2024	35.44	208^th	357	41.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.04	38^th	220	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bayfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.93	120^th	199	39.7%
2019	31.87	194^th	283	31.4%
2021	20.60	166^th	203	18.2%
2022	5.75	261^st	265	1.5%
2023	15.20	248^th	286	13.3%
2024	12.54	242^nd	273	11.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bayfield Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	139	1	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	153
1989	141	0	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	154
1990	151	0	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	166
1991	180	0	0	17	3	n/a	n/a	200
1992	199	1	0	17	3	n/a	n/a	220
1993	225	1	0	13	5	n/a	n/a	244
1994	208	1	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	225
1995	230	0	0	20	9	n/a	n/a	259
1996	230	0	0	20	9	n/a	n/a	259
1997	241	1	0	25	6	n/a	n/a	273
1998	241	1	0	24	10	n/a	n/a	276
1999	236	1	0	18	7	n/a	n/a	262
2000	230	0	1	14	6	n/a	n/a	251
2001	211	0	1	13	11	n/a	n/a	236
2002	268	2	1	16	7	n/a	n/a	294
2003	268	2	1	16	7	n/a	n/a	294
2004	296	0	3	22	5	n/a	n/a	326
2005	289	0	2	16	8	n/a	n/a	315
2006	252	2	1	14	9	n/a	n/a	278
2007	276	1	1	20	10	n/a	n/a	308
2008	271	0	2	18	8	n/a	n/a	299
2009	282	1	4	26	11	n/a	n/a	324
2010	250	2	5	25	21	n/a	n/a	303
2011	249	0	0	50	13	0	11	323
2012	249	0	0	39	12	0	7	307
2013	260	0	0	52	8	0	6	326
2014	252	0	0	43	6	1	4	306
2015	252	1	1	37	6	1	5	303
2016	251	0	3	38	8	0	8	308
2017	264	0	2	50	8	0	11	335
2018	233	1	2	48	7	0	11	302
2019	251	1	4	57	13	0	14	340
2020	258	1	4	66	18	1	13	361
2021	249	1	2	56	17	1	14	340
2022	239	2	0	61	12	0	12	326
2023	216	2	2	54	6	0	14	294
2024	206	2	0	56	7	0	14	285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	9.4	16.2	n/a
1989	154	9.7	15.8	17.5
1990	166	8.4	19.7	21.1
1991	200	9.9	20.2	12.5
1992	220	14.0	15.7	17.7
1993	244	14.0	17.4	16.4
1994	225	15.6	14.4	13.3
1995	259	17.3	15.0	14.3
1996	259	17.3	15.0	14.3
1997	273	17.0	16.1	12.8
1998	276	17.0	16.2	14.1
1999	262	17.7	14.8	15.3
2000	251	18.2	13.8	24.3
2001	236	16.0	14.8	25
2002	294	19.0	15.5	21.4
2003	294	19.0	15.5	21.4
2004	326	20.2	16.1	21.5
2005	315	19.8	15.9	18.7
2006	278	19.9	14.0	16.9
2007	308	20.5	15.0	15.3
2008	299	19.0	15.7	19.4
2009	324	19.5	16.6	19.8
2010	303	19.5	15.5	25.7
2011	323	20.0	16.1	27.9
2012	307	17.5	17.5	29.6
2013	326	19.3	16.8	37.4
2014	306	19.5	15.6	32.4
2015	303	21.0	14.4	35.3
2016	308	20.0	15.4	30.8
2017	335	22.2	15.0	32.2
2018	302	15.6	19.3	32.5
2019	340	21.2	15.9	33.5
2020	361	25.6	14.1	34.6
2021	340	25.5	13.3	34.7
2022	326	21.8	14.9	28.2
2023	294	25.9	11.3	37.1
2024	285	24.8	11.4	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	9.4	16.2	n/a
1989	154	9.7	15.8	17.5
1990	166	8.4	19.7	21.1
1991	200	9.9	20.2	12.5
1992	220	14.0	15.7	17.7
1993	244	14.0	17.4	16.4
1994	225	15.6	14.4	13.3
1995	259	17.3	15.0	14.3
1996	259	17.3	15.0	14.3
1997	273	17.0	16.1	12.8
1998	276	17.0	16.2	14.1
1999	262	17.7	14.8	15.3
2000	251	18.2	13.8	24.3
2001	236	16.0	14.8	25
2002	294	19.0	15.5	21.4
2003	294	19.0	15.5	21.4
2004	326	20.2	16.1	21.5
2005	315	19.8	15.9	18.7
2006	278	19.9	14.0	16.9
2007	308	20.5	15.0	15.3
2008	299	19.0	15.7	19.4
2009	324	19.5	16.6	19.8
2010	303	19.5	15.5	25.7
2011	323	20.0	16.1	27.9
2012	307	17.5	17.5	29.6
2013	326	19.3	16.8	37.4
2014	306	19.5	15.6	32.4
2015	303	21.0	14.4	35.3
2016	308	20.0	15.4	30.8
2017	335	22.2	15.0	32.2
2018	302	15.6	19.3	32.5
2019	340	21.2	15.9	33.5
2020	361	25.6	14.1	34.6
2021	340	25.5	13.3	34.7
2022	326	21.8	14.9	28.2
2023	294	25.9	11.3	37.1
2024	285	24.8	11.4	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayfield Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,623
2020	$10,797
2021	$11,038
2022	$12,831
2023	$14,626

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayfield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 303^rd of 480 Middle schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle School)	50	40	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	50	40	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Bayfield Middle School)	25.4	21.2	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	25.4	21.2	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle School)	55.2	37.7	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	55.2	37.7	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Bayfield Middle School)	17.7	9.1	8.6%
7th Grade Math (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	17.7	9.1	8.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Bayfield Middle School)	18.4	30.2	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	18.4	30.2	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle School)	45.9	30.6	15.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	45.9	30.6	15.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Bayfield Middle School)	18.4	23.3	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	18.4	23.3	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bayfield Middle School)	50.3	36	14.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	39.4	34.9	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Bayfield Middle School)	20.9	18.1	2.8%
All Grades Math (Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R)	19.9	24	4.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	294	13.5%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	13	6	53.8%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	57	54	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	216	13.9%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	37.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Bayfield Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Bayfield Middle School	Public	6-8	615 E. Oak	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 884-9592	285	25	11.4	37.2%	206 (72.3%)	2 (0.7%)	56 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	27.2	328^th of 485 public middle schools	32.4%		32.3	303^rd of 480 public middle schools	36.9%	25			33.7	36.0	22.1	31.0			19.6	19.8	16.9	18.8		29.9	$14,626
Ignacio Middle School	Public	6-8	315 Ignacio Street	Ignacio	81137	La Plata County	Ignacio School District No. 11Jt	No	No	No	No	(970) 563-0600	155	15	10.4	65.2%	30 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	21.3	361^st of 485 public middle schools	25.6%		24.8	341^st of 480 public middle schools	29.0%	20			19.2	31.9	34.7	28.4					12.2	7.4		20.4	$20,336
Escalante Middle School	Public	6-8	141 Baker Lane	Durango	81303	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 247-9491	511	33	15.2	45.6%	321 (62.8%)	5 (1.0%)	124 (24.3%)	5 (1.0%)	31 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)								(n/a)			55.2			46.8				40.1		37.4			$15,382
Mountain Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	108 West 31st Street	Durango	81301	La Plata County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 828-5600	301	15	19.9		264 (87.7%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	92.8	27^th of 485 public middle schools	94.4%		91.4	35^th of 480 public middle schools	92.7%	8	63.8	77.6	78.6	80.0	76.4	75.1	55.2	79.3	56.4	60.0	57.1	61.7	73.2	64.2	$9,642
Miller Middle School	Public	6-8	2608 Junction Street	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 247-1418	398	29	13.9	34.2%	285 (71.6%)	4 (1.0%)	68 (17.1%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.0%)	60.5	154^th of 485 public middle schools	68.2%		52.8	194^th of 480 public middle schools	59.6%	40			37.3	54.7	61.7	51.7			24.0	29.2	44.9	33.5		49.3	$14,907

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Schools Near Bayfield Middle School