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Rifle Middle School

Summary:

Rifle Middle School is a public middle school in Rifle, Colorado, serving 623 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Garfield School District No. Re-2, which is ranked 90 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rifle Middle School faces significant challenges compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (58.43%) than the nearby Grand Valley Middle School (42.74%) and Riverside School (43.16%). Academically, Rifle Middle School consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates in the 2023-2024 school year of 26.5% in English Language Arts, 12.8% in Math, and 18.9% in Science, compared to state averages of 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%, respectively. The school has ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado middle schools for several years, placing it in the bottom 25-30% statewide.

Rifle Middle School's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and both male and female students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.34% to 51.16% over the past three school years. While the nearby Riverside School consistently outperforms Rifle Middle School, the school's performance has been steadily declining, suggesting potential equity issues that need to be addressed to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 753 Railroad
       Rifle, CO  81650-3551

(970) 665-7900

District: Garfield School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,871 Help


Students who attend Rifle Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rifle High School

Feeder schools for Rifle Middle School:

Elementary:    Graham Mesa Elementary School
    Highland Elementary School
    Wamsley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
White:
36.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rifle Middle School ranks worse than 80.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.96. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (61.1%), White (36.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rifle Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rifle Middle School is $13,871.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rifle Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rifle Middle School 390th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Rifle Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Garfield School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield School District No. Re-2 90th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rifle Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rifle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.02 265th 336 21.1%
2005 18.42 294th 340 13.5%
2006 26.47 269th 346 22.3%
2007 31.10 274th 360 23.9%
2008 22.66 300th 362 17.1%
2009 22.21 314th 377 16.7%
2010 27.40 320th 409 21.8%
2011 23.22 342nd 422 19.0%
2012 27.77 323rd 425 24.0%
2013 25.15 357th 454 21.4%
2014 25.54 358th 461 22.3%
2015 23.46 346th 436 20.6%
2016 16.07 347th 400 13.3%
2017 14.81 373rd 424 12.0%
2018 16.08 354th 418 15.3%
2019 13.11 402nd 458 12.2%
2021 16.74 325th 369 11.9%
2022 19.60 356th 448 20.5%
2023 16.64 397th 480 17.3%
2024 17.96 390th 485 19.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rifle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.18 197th 222 11.3%
2019 16.93 220th 240 8.3%
2021 19.71 105th 114 7.9%
2022 25.66 154th 197 21.8%
2023 18.28 220th 241 8.7%
2024 24.01 196th 244 19.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rifle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.84 281st 315 10.8%
2019 11.50 316th 352 10.2%
2021 11.90 242nd 254 4.7%
2022 15.15 283rd 326 13.2%
2023 14.43 311th 363 14.3%
2024 14.51 301st 350 14.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rifle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.26 288th 317 9.1%
2019 11.75 314th 343 8.5%
2021 15.89 234th 249 6.0%
2022 18.19 268th 328 18.3%
2023 13.61 318th 356 10.7%
2024 16.00 299th 357 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rifle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.12 264th 283 6.7%
2021 12.18 194th 203 4.4%
2022 13.09 236th 265 10.9%
2023 11.58 261st 286 8.7%
2024 16.60 227th 273 16.8%
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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 Rifle Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 2 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 255 1 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 265 1 5 16 4 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 317 1 4 29 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 329 1 5 34 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 348 1 3 33 6 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 358 4 3 41 4 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 384 3 3 61 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 384 3 3 61 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 385 3 2 61 13 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 414 0 4 65 9 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 409 0 2 73 5 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 416 1 3 77 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 412 1 2 96 6 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 363 4 2 128 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 363 4 2 128 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 479 2 3 202 3 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 456 2 3 213 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 438 1 3 272 4 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 424 2 5 301 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 408 3 6 327 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2009 386 3 3 351 11 n/a n/a 0 754
2010 377 3 3 342 7 n/a n/a 0 732
2011 367 1 0 375 3 0 8 0 754
2012 394 1 0 341 6 0 11 0 753
2013 396 2 3 347 6 0 11 0 765
2014 390 1 2 363 3 0 15 0 774
2015 385 0 2 365 3 0 19 0 774
2016 386 1 4 427 1 0 18 0 837
2017 391 5 4 431 1 0 23 0 855
2018 375 3 3 442 1 1 19 0 844
2019 276 3 1 356 0 1 12 0 649
2020 268 2 2 347 1 2 13 0 635
2021 245 0 2 343 1 1 10 0 602
2022 265 0 3 356 1 1 7 0 633
2023 243 1 1 364 1 1 12 0 623
2024 214 1 2 358 1 1 9 0 586

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 Rifle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 15.5 17.0 n/a
1989 273 16.4 16.6 19.4
1990 291 16.4 17.7 17.2
1991 353 18.3 19.2 18.7
1992 370 18.3 20.2 16.2
1993 391 18.3 21.4 18.9
1994 410 19.4 21.1 21
1995 453 24.0 18.9 19
1996 453 24.0 18.9 19
1997 464 26.0 17.8 20.3
1998 492 26.0 18.9 17.1
1999 489 26.0 18.8 17
2000 498 28.6 17.4 22.9
2001 517 27.6 18.7 25.5
2002 502 31.4 16.0 26.3
2003 502 31.4 16.0 26.3
2004 689 39.3 17.5 37.4
2005 677 39.0 17.4 42.1
2006 718 40.0 18.0 47.1
2007 736 43.3 17.0 47.4
2008 748 34.3 21.8 47.9
2009 754 41.8 18.0 45.5
2010 732 43.0 16.9 51.8
2011 754 43.2 17.4 55
2012 753 43.9 17.1 56
2013 765 46.0 16.6 52.5
2014 774 47.0 16.4 62.3
2015 774 46.0 16.8 61
2016 837 47.0 17.8 59.9
2017 855 48.6 17.5 58.9
2018 844 47.0 17.9 58.5
2019 649 38.2 16.9 53
2020 635 39.5 16.0 54.3
2021 602 38.6 15.5 51.2
2022 633 38.7 16.3 42.3
2023 623 36.7 16.9 43.5
2024 586 38.8 15.0 39.2

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 Rifle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 15.5 17.0 n/a
1989 273 16.4 16.6 19.4
1990 291 16.4 17.7 17.2
1991 353 18.3 19.2 18.7
1992 370 18.3 20.2 16.2
1993 391 18.3 21.4 18.9
1994 410 19.4 21.1 21
1995 453 24.0 18.9 19
1996 453 24.0 18.9 19
1997 464 26.0 17.8 20.3
1998 492 26.0 18.9 17.1
1999 489 26.0 18.8 17
2000 498 28.6 17.4 22.9
2001 517 27.6 18.7 25.5
2002 502 31.4 16.0 26.3
2003 502 31.4 16.0 26.3
2004 689 39.3 17.5 37.4
2005 677 39.0 17.4 42.1
2006 718 40.0 18.0 47.1
2007 736 43.3 17.0 47.4
2008 748 34.3 21.8 47.9
2009 754 41.8 18.0 45.5
2010 732 43.0 16.9 51.8
2011 754 43.2 17.4 55
2012 753 43.9 17.1 56
2013 765 46.0 16.6 52.5
2014 774 47.0 16.4 62.3
2015 774 46.0 16.8 61
2016 837 47.0 17.8 59.9
2017 855 48.6 17.5 58.9
2018 844 47.0 17.9 58.5
2019 649 38.2 16.9 53
2020 635 39.5 16.0 54.3
2021 602 38.6 15.5 51.2
2022 633 38.7 16.3 42.3
2023 623 36.7 16.9 43.5
2024 586 38.8 15.0 39.2

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 Rifle Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,074
2020 $10,478
2021 $12,427
2022 $12,217
2023 $13,871

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rifle 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 402nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 397th of 480 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rifle Middle School)18.825.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield School District No. Re-2)26.630.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Rifle Middle School)13.612.8
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Garfield School District No. Re-2)14.513.7
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rifle Middle School)21.323.3
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield School District No. Re-2)3131.7
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Rifle Middle School)15.411.4
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Garfield School District No. Re-2)18.214.9
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Rifle Middle School)20.514.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Garfield School District No. Re-2)28.321.1
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rifle Middle School)16.623.9
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield School District No. Re-2)28.827.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Rifle Middle School)11.413.4
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Garfield School District No. Re-2)18.515.9
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rifle Middle School)18.824.3
 5.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Garfield School District No. Re-2)35.631.9
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Rifle Middle School)13.412.5
 0.9%
   All Grades Math (Garfield School District No. Re-2)22.217.9
 4.3%
   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 Students649623
 4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic356364
 2.2%
Pacific Islander11
White276243
 12%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%43.5%
 9.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Rifle Middle School.

Rifle Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Colorado middle schools.

Students at Rifle Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races.

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


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