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South Park Middle School

Summary:

South Park Middle School is a public middle school located in Fairplay, Colorado, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6-8. The school has a relatively small student population and a low student-teacher ratio compared to the state average.

Academically, South Park Middle School has shown a mixed performance. While the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates are higher than the state and district averages, the overall ELA and Math proficiency rates for all grades are lower. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate is lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a decline in its statewide ranking from the top 25% of Colorado middle schools in 2011-2012 to the middle 35% in 2023-2024. The school's higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.35% to 41.82% over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 15 students per teacher over the past three school years. This low ratio may contribute to the school's stronger performance in 6th-grade ELA and Math. Additionally, the racial composition of the student body at South Park Middle School has become more diverse over the past three school years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and students of two or more races. The school's unique profile and the need for further analysis and targeted improvement efforts to ensure all students receive a high-quality education are important considerations for parents and the community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 640 Hathaway Street
       Fairplay, CO  80440

(719) 836-4406

District: Park County School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,242 Help


Students who attend South Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Park High School

Feeder schools for South Park Middle School:

Elementary:    Edith Teter Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Park Middle School ranks better than 65.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.86. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Hispanic (17.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare South Park Middle School employs 9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Middle School is $18,242.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Park Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Park Middle School 168th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See South Park Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for South Park Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.78 198th 336 41.1%
2005 46.97 195th 340 42.6%
2006 40.60 222nd 346 35.8%
2007 46.28 207th 360 42.5%
2008 60.42 133rd 362 63.3%
2009 68.37 115th 377 69.5%
2010 76.01 88th 409 78.5%
2011 74.18 100th 422 76.3%
2012 77.32 79th 425 81.4%
2013 75.03 95th 454 79.1%
2014 72.05 120th 461 74.0%
2015 55.71 162nd 436 62.8%
2024 57.86 168th 485 65.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 82 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 88
1995 101 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1996 101 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1997 90 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 94 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1999 101 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2000 114 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 88 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 88 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 88 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 91 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 94 3 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 96 0 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 114
2007 103 0 1 14 4 n/a n/a 0 122
2008 103 0 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2009 109 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2010 91 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2011 73 2 0 9 1 0 2 0 87
2012 68 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 79
2013 67 0 0 10 1 0 2 0 80
2014 73 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 89
2015 99 0 0 17 0 0 1 0 117
2016 81 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 105
2017 94 3 0 19 1 0 3 0 120
2018 84 2 0 17 2 0 7 0 112
2019 100 2 2 11 2 1 7 0 125
2020 97 0 2 17 0 0 4 0 120
2021 94 0 1 11 0 0 4 0 110
2022 77 0 1 12 1 0 8 0 99
2023 73 2 1 15 1 0 6 0 98
2024 69 0 1 15 1 0 1 0 87

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 South Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 88 3.3 26.7 18.2
1995 108 4.5 24.0 18.5
1996 108 4.5 24.0 18.5
1997 93 5.0 18.6 29
1998 98 4.0 24.5 16.3
1999 108 7.6 14.2 13.9
2000 118 5.9 20.0 17.8
2001 94 6.9 13.6 16
2002 99 7.6 13.0 32.3
2003 99 7.6 13.0 32.3
2004 101 8.1 12.5 38.6
2005 109 8.5 12.8 42.2
2006 114 8.2 13.9 41.2
2007 122 8.7 14.0 44.3
2008 114 9.5 12.0 34.2
2009 117 9.2 12.7 40.2
2010 97 9.1 10.6 38.1
2011 87 8.7 9.9 41.4
2012 79 7.5 10.4 50.6
2013 80 5.7 13.8 40
2014 89 6.4 13.7 42.7
2015 117 8.0 14.6 43.6
2016 105 6.0 17.5 41.9
2017 120 7.4 16.1 50
2018 112 7.2 15.5 46.4
2019 125 9.1 13.6 44
2020 120 9.5 12.6 45.8
2021 110 7.3 15.0 41.8
2022 99 8.2 12.0 35.4
2023 98 7.7 12.5 35.7
2024 87 9.0 9.6 40.2

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 South Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 88 3.3 26.7 18.2
1995 108 4.5 24.0 18.5
1996 108 4.5 24.0 18.5
1997 93 5.0 18.6 29
1998 98 4.0 24.5 16.3
1999 108 7.6 14.2 13.9
2000 118 5.9 20.0 17.8
2001 94 6.9 13.6 16
2002 99 7.6 13.0 32.3
2003 99 7.6 13.0 32.3
2004 101 8.1 12.5 38.6
2005 109 8.5 12.8 42.2
2006 114 8.2 13.9 41.2
2007 122 8.7 14.0 44.3
2008 114 9.5 12.0 34.2
2009 117 9.2 12.7 40.2
2010 97 9.1 10.6 38.1
2011 87 8.7 9.9 41.4
2012 79 7.5 10.4 50.6
2013 80 5.7 13.8 40
2014 89 6.4 13.7 42.7
2015 117 8.0 14.6 43.6
2016 105 6.0 17.5 41.9
2017 120 7.4 16.1 50
2018 112 7.2 15.5 46.4
2019 125 9.1 13.6 44
2020 120 9.5 12.6 45.8
2021 110 7.3 15.0 41.8
2022 99 8.2 12.0 35.4
2023 98 7.7 12.5 35.7
2024 87 9.0 9.6 40.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,341
2020 $13,671
2021 $13,345
2022 $15,554
2023 $18,242

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Middle School)3443.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Park County School District No. Re-2)33.345.5
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Park Middle School)30.336.2
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Park County School District No. Re-2)39.140.2
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (South Park Middle School)16.529.8
 13.3%
   All Grades Math (Park County School District No. Re-2)24.624.9
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12598
 21.6%
African American22
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10073
 27%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%35.7%
 8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Middle School

South Park Middle School ranks 168th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Park Middle School are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend South Park Middle School usually go on to attend South Park High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended South Park Middle School.


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