Is Basalt Middle School a good school?

Basalt Middle School ranks 345 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Basalt Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Basalt Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Basalt Middle School?

Students at Basalt Middle School are 63% Hispanic, 35% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Basalt Middle School attend?

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

Basalt Middle School

Summary:

Basalt Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 in Basalt, Colorado, with a student population of 412 that is predominantly Hispanic (61.41%) and White (37.14%). The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Basalt Middle School's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. While White students perform relatively well, Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform much worse. The school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, from a high of 98 out of 400 Colorado middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 345 out of 485 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Carbondale Middle School, Basalt Middle School's performance is generally lower.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the significant achievement gap between Hispanic and White students at Basalt Middle School suggest that factors such as socioeconomic status and language barriers may be contributing to the school's overall academic struggles. By addressing these underlying issues and implementing targeted interventions, the school and district can work to improve educational outcomes for all students and reverse the school's declining statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public 5-8

51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621-8223

(970) 384-5900

District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
345^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,256

Students who attend Basalt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Basalt High School

Feeder schools for Basalt Middle School:

Elementary:

Basalt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.3%

White:

34.9%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Basalt Middle School ranks worse than 71.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.45. (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 Basalt Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.3%), White (34.9%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Basalt Middle School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1! (See more...)

Compare Basalt Middle School employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Basalt Middle School is $16,256, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Basalt Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Basalt Middle School 345^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Basalt Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 60^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Basalt Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Basalt Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	56.14	149^th	336	55.7%
2005	54.30	167^th	340	50.9%
2006	54.71	157^th	346	54.6%
2007	42.09	230^th	360	36.1%
2008	39.39	239^th	362	34.0%
2009	33.29	274^th	377	27.3%
2010	48.62	224^th	409	45.2%
2011	59.22	178^th	422	57.8%
2012	58.79	181^st	425	57.4%
2013	50.73	234^th	454	48.5%
2014	59.08	173^rd	461	62.5%
2015	65.16	115^th	436	73.6%
2016	66.94	98^th	400	75.5%
2017	57.11	151^st	424	64.4%
2018	59.37	144^th	418	65.6%
2019	54.62	188^th	458	59.0%
2021	37.28	223^rd	369	39.6%
2022	38.28	255^th	448	43.1%
2023	36.83	279^th	480	41.9%
2024	24.45	345^th	485	28.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	47.85	94^th	222	57.7%
2019	35.93	153^rd	240	36.3%
2022	47.81	80^th	197	59.4%
2023	26.22	186^th	241	22.8%
2024	18.82	215^th	244	11.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Basalt Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.63	132^nd	315	58.1%
2019	50.39	166^th	352	52.8%
2021	27.17	188^th	254	26.0%
2022	32.81	208^th	326	36.2%
2023	33.77	216^th	363	40.5%
2024	24.23	254^th	350	27.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Basalt Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	55.42	114^th	317	64.0%
2019	51.33	148^th	343	56.9%
2021	35.61	154^th	249	38.2%
2022	32.63	205^th	328	37.5%
2023	31.22	224^th	356	37.1%
2024	18.79	284^th	357	20.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Basalt Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	41.94	119^th	220	45.9%
2021	28.92	66^th	83	20.5%
2023	30.45	136^th	198	31.3%
2024	12.90	187^th	199	6.0%

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Rank History for White students at Basalt Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	74.46	55^th	283	80.6%
2021	48.94	98^th	203	51.7%
2022	63.04	79^th	265	70.2%
2023	61.67	91^st	286	68.2%
2024	52.41	123^rd	273	54.9%

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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 Basalt Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	281	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	317
1994	300	0	1	43	1	n/a	n/a	345
1995	323	1	2	69	1	n/a	n/a	396
1996	323	1	2	69	1	n/a	n/a	396
1997	324	2	3	74	1	n/a	n/a	404
1998	341	3	2	81	2	n/a	n/a	429
1999	315	1	1	87	2	n/a	n/a	406
2000	333	0	0	87	3	n/a	n/a	423
2001	310	0	0	101	2	n/a	n/a	413
2002	312	1	1	132	3	n/a	n/a	449
2003	312	1	1	132	3	n/a	n/a	449
2004	301	2	3	164	2	n/a	n/a	472
2005	284	3	2	169	2	n/a	n/a	460
2006	253	4	2	189	0	n/a	n/a	448
2007	241	2	3	203	0	n/a	n/a	449
2008	213	1	5	224	0	n/a	n/a	443
2009	187	0	4	241	0	n/a	n/a	432
2010	194	4	6	225	1	n/a	n/a	430
2011	164	1	2	230	2	0	7	406
2012	170	0	4	225	1	0	8	408
2013	191	0	4	235	0	0	3	433
2014	213	0	6	259	0	0	4	482
2015	227	0	11	252	0	0	3	493
2016	233	0	9	256	0	0	6	504
2017	231	0	11	254	0	0	6	502
2018	216	1	8	243	0	0	7	475
2019	208	1	4	260	0	0	11	484
2020	196	1	3	275	0	0	7	482
2021	167	0	0	266	0	0	8	441
2022	153	0	1	253	1	0	8	416
2023	153	0	1	253	1	0	4	412
2024	137	0	2	248	1	0	4	392

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 Basalt Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	317	12.3	25.8	11.7
1994	345	15.9	21.7	13.9
1995	396	23.0	17.2	10.4
1996	396	23.0	17.2	10.4
1997	404	27.2	14.9	12.4
1998	429	25.5	16.8	12.1
1999	406	26.0	15.6	15.3
2000	423	26.2	16.1	18.2
2001	413	27.5	15.0	18.6
2002	449	29.7	15.1	18.3
2003	449	29.7	15.1	18.3
2004	472	30.7	15.4	22.5
2005	460	29.4	15.6	21.3
2006	448	29.3	15.3	24.3
2007	449	28.4	15.8	29
2008	443	30.1	14.7	27.5
2009	432	29.3	14.7	36.8
2010	430	27.3	15.7	47.2
2011	406	27.4	14.7	49.8
2012	408	27.6	14.7	42.9
2013	433	30.7	14.0	50.3
2014	482	30.5	15.7	42.5
2015	493	31.0	15.9	43.8
2016	504	33.0	15.2	38.7
2017	502	29.8	16.8	41.2
2018	475	30.8	15.4	42.5
2019	484	29.3	16.5	40.1
2020	482	27.2	17.6	42.7
2021	441	26.8	16.4	39
2022	416	26.2	15.8	43.5
2023	412	29.1	14.1	39.6
2024	392	28.9	13.5	56.4

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 Basalt Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	317	12.3	25.8	11.7
1994	345	15.9	21.7	13.9
1995	396	23.0	17.2	10.4
1996	396	23.0	17.2	10.4
1997	404	27.2	14.9	12.4
1998	429	25.5	16.8	12.1
1999	406	26.0	15.6	15.3
2000	423	26.2	16.1	18.2
2001	413	27.5	15.0	18.6
2002	449	29.7	15.1	18.3
2003	449	29.7	15.1	18.3
2004	472	30.7	15.4	22.5
2005	460	29.4	15.6	21.3
2006	448	29.3	15.3	24.3
2007	449	28.4	15.8	29
2008	443	30.1	14.7	27.5
2009	432	29.3	14.7	36.8
2010	430	27.3	15.7	47.2
2011	406	27.4	14.7	49.8
2012	408	27.6	14.7	42.9
2013	433	30.7	14.0	50.3
2014	482	30.5	15.7	42.5
2015	493	31.0	15.9	43.8
2016	504	33.0	15.2	38.7
2017	502	29.8	16.8	41.2
2018	475	30.8	15.4	42.5
2019	484	29.3	16.5	40.1
2020	482	27.2	17.6	42.7
2021	441	26.8	16.4	39
2022	416	26.2	15.8	43.5
2023	412	29.1	14.1	39.6
2024	392	28.9	13.5	56.4

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 Basalt Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,940
2020	$10,964
2021	$12,277
2022	$13,973
2023	$16,256

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Basalt 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 188^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 279^th of 480 Middle schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Basalt Middle School)	33.3	13.5	19.8%
5th Grade Science (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	24.4	20.7	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Middle School)	31.5	20.6	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	36	35.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Basalt Middle School)	29.8	18.6	11.2%
5th Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	27.1	24.2	2.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Middle School)	45.8	36.7	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	38.4	36.9	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Basalt Middle School)	21	22.5	1.5%
6th Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	27.8	18.3	9.5%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Middle School)	55.4	34.7	20.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	46.5	40.3	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Basalt Middle School)	32.2	16	16.2%
7th Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	28.2	21.2	7%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Basalt Middle School)	32.3	28.3	4%
8th Grade Science (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	28.6	29.9	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Middle School)	59.4	39.1	20.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	46.7	37.7	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Basalt Middle School)	42.9	35.1	7.8%
8th Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	35.9	37.2	1.3%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Basalt Middle School)	47.9	32.9	15%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	39	35.8	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Basalt Middle School)	31.7	22.9	8.8%
All Grades Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)	28.6	24.8	3.8%
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	484	412	14.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	260	253	2.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	153	26.4%
Two or More Races	11	4	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	39.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Basalt 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 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 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
Basalt Middle School	Public	5-8	51 School Street	Basalt	81621	Eagle County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 384-5900	392	29	13.5	56.4%	137 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	248 (63.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	24.5	345^th of 485 public middle schools	28.9%		36.8	279^th of 480 public middle schools	41.9%	66	22.4	26.3	30.6	28.4	27.3	22.9	14.4	21.2	19.8	19.5	20.5	26.9	$16,256
Carbondale Middle School	Public	5-8	180 Snowmass Drive	Carbondale	81623	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 384-5700	354	24	14.8	60.2%	153 (43.2%)	3 (0.8%)	185 (52.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	49.6	207^th of 485 public middle schools	57.3%		48.3	222^nd of 480 public middle schools	53.8%	15	34.6	44.9	43.9	44.9	42.2	35.3	30.0	27.1	40.2	33.5	29.8	32.0	$15,740
Aspen Middle School	Public	5-8	235 High School Road	Aspen	81611	Pitkin County	Aspen School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(970) 925-3760	391	37	10.4		323 (82.6%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (13.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)					47.7					38.6			$25,811
Gypsum Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Grundel Way	Gypsum	81637	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-8980	362	28	12.8	53.3%	82 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	273 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	18.7	383^rd of 485 public middle schools	21.0%		23.1	351^st of 480 public middle schools	26.9%	32		21.4	31.2	27.7	26.7		11.0	15.9	19.0	15.4		15.1	$16,703

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