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Ignacio Middle School

Summary:

Ignacio Middle School is a public middle school in Ignacio, Colorado, serving 150 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, a diverse student population with a high percentage of Native American and Hispanic students, and a large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ignacio Middle School's academic performance lags far behind nearby schools like Miller Middle School and Mountain Middle School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS assessments. In 2023-2024, Ignacio Middle School's proficiency rates were just 28.4% in ELA and 7.4% in Math, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 36% Native American and around 40% Hispanic students, contrasts with the nearby schools, which have a much higher percentage of white students.

Ignacio Middle School's student population also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with around 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, in stark contrast to the more affluent student populations at nearby schools like Mountain Middle School. While Ignacio Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this advantage does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes compared to the nearby schools. Addressing the unique needs of the student population and exploring strategies to improve academic performance will be crucial for the school's improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 315 Ignacio Street
       Ignacio, CO  81137

(970) 563-0600

District: Ignacio School District No. 11Jt

SchoolDigger Rank:
361st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,336 Help


Students who attend Ignacio Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ignacio High School

Feeder schools for Ignacio Middle School:

Elementary:    Ignacio Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
43.9%
Hispanic:
31.6%
White:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Ignacio Middle School ranks worse than 74.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.29. (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 Student population at Ignacio Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (43.9%), Hispanic (31.6%), White (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ignacio Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ignacio Middle School is $20,336.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ignacio Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignacio Middle School 361st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ignacio Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ignacio School District No. 11Jt:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignacio School District No. 11Jt 105th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ignacio Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ignacio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.44 294th 336 12.5%
2005 13.17 302nd 340 11.2%
2006 15.18 302nd 346 12.7%
2007 14.79 314th 360 12.8%
2008 8.05 335th 362 7.5%
2009 9.81 343rd 377 9.0%
2010 22.22 336th 409 17.8%
2011 30.51 313th 422 25.8%
2012 15.92 369th 425 13.2%
2013 14.94 401st 454 11.7%
2014 12.75 413th 461 10.4%
2015 10.64 422nd 436 3.2%
2016 15.75 352nd 400 12.0%
2017 15.67 367th 424 13.4%
2018 18.30 337th 418 19.4%
2019 13.26 400th 458 12.7%
2021 23.57 299th 369 19.0%
2022 23.17 328th 448 26.8%
2023 24.76 341st 480 29.0%
2024 21.29 361st 485 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ignacio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.10 207th 240 13.8%
2024 36.77 152nd 244 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ignacio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.06 260th 315 17.5%
2019 11.79 313th 352 11.1%
2023 19.23 285th 363 21.5%
2024 11.16 322nd 350 8.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ignacio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.87 278th 343 19.0%
2023 39.49 186th 356 47.8%
2024 29.92 235th 357 34.2%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ignacio Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 63 0 0 30 49 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 66 0 0 32 36 n/a n/a 0 134
1990 67 0 0 33 32 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 63 0 1 25 33 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 74 0 0 34 36 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 76 0 0 34 32 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 84 0 0 37 33 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 99 0 1 48 39 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 99 0 1 48 39 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 77 0 2 43 57 n/a n/a 0 179
1998 75 0 1 31 64 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 75 2 0 36 67 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 55 3 1 34 52 n/a n/a 0 145
2001 49 1 0 36 57 n/a n/a 0 143
2002 50 3 0 35 57 n/a n/a 0 145
2003 50 3 0 35 57 n/a n/a 0 145
2004 45 0 0 33 61 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 35 0 0 31 72 n/a n/a 0 138
2006 36 1 0 31 67 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 34 2 0 25 58 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 38 3 0 20 60 n/a n/a 0 121
2009 46 4 0 20 51 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 46 3 0 11 48 n/a n/a 0 108
2011 45 1 1 31 24 2 4 0 108
2012 44 0 1 40 26 0 5 0 116
2013 43 1 0 43 33 0 9 0 129
2014 60 1 0 61 42 0 12 0 176
2015 65 0 0 69 45 0 12 0 191
2016 68 0 3 67 54 2 12 0 206
2017 58 0 4 73 56 0 13 0 204
2018 49 0 2 73 60 0 10 0 194
2019 44 0 1 68 52 1 15 0 181
2020 51 1 1 74 46 1 10 0 184
2021 42 0 2 71 39 0 7 0 161
2022 39 0 1 66 47 0 7 0 160
2023 29 0 0 59 54 0 8 0 150
2024 30 0 0 49 68 0 8 0 155

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 Ignacio Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 9.0 15.7 n/a
1989 134 9.0 14.8 37.3
1990 132 8.5 15.5 46.2
1991 122 8.8 13.8 26.2
1992 144 8.0 18.0 35.4
1993 142 9.0 15.8 32.4
1994 154 9.1 16.9 33.1
1995 187 13.0 14.4 26.2
1996 187 13.0 14.4 26.2
1997 179 12.0 14.9 34.1
1998 171 11.0 15.5 36.3
1999 180 10.0 18.0 31.1
2000 145 9.0 16.1 47.6
2001 143 12.0 11.9 51.7
2002 145 11.0 13.2 49.7
2003 145 11.0 13.2 49.7
2004 139 10.3 13.5 53.2
2005 138 10.9 12.7 56.5
2006 135 11.6 11.6 55.6
2007 119 10.2 11.7 55.5
2008 121 10.5 11.5 48.8
2009 121 10.8 11.2 47.1
2010 108 10.2 10.5 57.4
2011 108 10.6 10.1 47.2
2012 116 9.7 11.8 58.6
2013 129 11.0 11.6 63.6
2014 176 14.6 11.9 47.7
2015 191 15.0 12.7 48.7
2016 206 17.0 12.1 59.2
2017 204 15.5 13.1 61.8
2018 194 15.6 12.4 71.1
2019 181 15.7 11.5 69.6
2020 184 17.0 10.8 60.9
2021 161 16.4 9.7 67.7
2022 160 16.2 9.8 51.3
2023 150 14.7 10.2 72
2024 155 14.8 10.4 65.2

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 Ignacio Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 9.0 15.7 n/a
1989 134 9.0 14.8 37.3
1990 132 8.5 15.5 46.2
1991 122 8.8 13.8 26.2
1992 144 8.0 18.0 35.4
1993 142 9.0 15.8 32.4
1994 154 9.1 16.9 33.1
1995 187 13.0 14.4 26.2
1996 187 13.0 14.4 26.2
1997 179 12.0 14.9 34.1
1998 171 11.0 15.5 36.3
1999 180 10.0 18.0 31.1
2000 145 9.0 16.1 47.6
2001 143 12.0 11.9 51.7
2002 145 11.0 13.2 49.7
2003 145 11.0 13.2 49.7
2004 139 10.3 13.5 53.2
2005 138 10.9 12.7 56.5
2006 135 11.6 11.6 55.6
2007 119 10.2 11.7 55.5
2008 121 10.5 11.5 48.8
2009 121 10.8 11.2 47.1
2010 108 10.2 10.5 57.4
2011 108 10.6 10.1 47.2
2012 116 9.7 11.8 58.6
2013 129 11.0 11.6 63.6
2014 176 14.6 11.9 47.7
2015 191 15.0 12.7 48.7
2016 206 17.0 12.1 59.2
2017 204 15.5 13.1 61.8
2018 194 15.6 12.4 71.1
2019 181 15.7 11.5 69.6
2020 184 17.0 10.8 60.9
2021 161 16.4 9.7 67.7
2022 160 16.2 9.8 51.3
2023 150 14.7 10.2 72
2024 155 14.8 10.4 65.2

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 Ignacio Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,309
2020 $15,254
2021 $18,808
2022 $19,131
2023 $20,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ignacio 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 400th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 341st of 480 Middle schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Middle School)19.617.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)19.617.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Middle School)22.732.7
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)22.732.7
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
8th Grade Science (Ignacio Middle School)19.228.8
 9.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)19.228.8
 9.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Middle School)28.832.7
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)28.832.7
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ignacio Middle School)13.511.5
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)13.511.5
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ignacio Middle School)23.727.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)2225
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ignacio Middle School)11.26.8
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)8.77.3
 1.4%
   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 Students181150
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian5254
 3.8%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6859
 13.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4429
 34.1%
Two or More Races158
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%72%
 2.4%

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

Ignacio Middle School ranks 361st of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Ignacio Middle School are 44% American Indian, 32% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 155 students attended Ignacio Middle School.


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