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Telluride Middle School

Summary:

Telluride Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 130 students in Telluride, Colorado. The school is part of the Telluride School District No. R-1, which is ranked 3rd out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Telluride Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 35th out of 485 Colorado middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Telluride Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 78.6% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 57.1% proficient or better in CMAS/Math, significantly outpacing the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 76.92% White, 20.77% Hispanic, and 2.31% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby Ridgway Middle School (78.38% White) and Ouray Middle School (96.43% White). Additionally, Telluride Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (18.46%) compared to the nearby Silverton Middle School (69.57%).

The school's strong performance is further supported by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby Ridgway Middle School (10.2 students per teacher) and Ouray Middle School (9.2 students per teacher). This suggests that students at Telluride Middle School may benefit from more individualized attention and support from their teachers, contributing to the school's consistent high rankings among Colorado's middle schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 721 West Colorado Avenue
       Telluride, CO  81435-9145

(970) 369-4719

District: Telluride School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,456 Help


Students who attend Telluride Middle School usually attend:

High:    Telluride High School

Feeder schools for Telluride Middle School:

Elementary:    Telluride Elementary School
    Telluride Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
20.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Telluride Middle School ranks better than 92.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Telluride Middle School is $19,456.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Telluride Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Telluride Middle School 35th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Telluride Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Telluride School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Telluride School District No. R-1 3rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Telluride Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Telluride Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.23 17th 336 94.9%
2005 85.00 38th 340 88.8%
2006 85.83 37th 346 89.3%
2007 86.75 35th 360 90.3%
2008 87.97 29th 362 92.0%
2009 88.52 27th 377 92.8%
2010 87.64 32nd 409 92.2%
2011 80.30 72nd 422 82.9%
2012 79.27 72nd 425 83.1%
2013 83.63 56th 454 87.7%
2014 86.00 49th 461 89.4%
2015 89.01 32nd 436 92.7%
2016 67.93 92nd 400 77.0%
2017 86.06 46th 424 89.2%
2018 71.71 89th 418 78.7%
2019 78.48 78th 458 83.0%
2021 77.58 66th 369 82.1%
2022 88.01 41st 448 90.8%
2023 92.22 32nd 480 93.3%
2024 91.44 35th 485 92.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Telluride Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.41 14th 244 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Telluride Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.33 101st 315 67.9%
2019 73.62 78th 352 77.8%
2022 87.02 34th 326 89.6%
2023 88.17 33rd 363 90.9%
2024 89.85 25th 350 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Telluride Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.95 60th 317 81.1%
2019 77.35 63rd 343 81.6%
2022 80.46 45th 328 86.3%
2023 89.38 32nd 356 91.0%
2024 87.54 34th 357 90.5%
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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 Telluride Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 43 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1989 41 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1990 56 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1991 73 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1992 83 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1993 97 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 105 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1995 112 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 112 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 112 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 117 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1999 120 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 134 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2001 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 110 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 110 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 118 0 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2005 110 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 75 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2007 76 2 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 91
2008 87 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2009 88 0 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2010 84 0 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 80 0 2 12 0 0 1 0 95
2012 91 1 2 14 1 0 1 0 110
2013 85 1 0 19 1 0 1 0 107
2014 91 0 1 17 1 0 3 0 113
2015 116 0 1 23 0 0 4 0 144
2016 112 1 2 19 0 1 1 0 136
2017 115 1 0 19 0 0 4 0 139
2018 115 0 0 27 0 0 2 0 144
2019 121 0 0 20 0 0 2 0 143
2020 143 0 0 23 1 0 1 0 168
2021 128 0 1 34 2 0 3 0 168
2022 121 1 1 29 1 0 0 0 153
2023 100 0 0 27 0 0 3 0 130

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 Telluride Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 47 4.7 10.0 n/a
1989 43 3.4 12.6 11.6
1990 57 4.5 12.6 14
1991 75 4.4 17.0 4
1992 87 4.7 18.5 5.7
1993 100 5.4 18.5 2
1994 110 9.1 12.1 2.7
1995 116 9.0 12.9 6.9
1996 116 9.0 12.9 6.9
1997 116 7.0 16.6 6.9
1998 121 8.0 15.1 3.3
1999 125 9.5 13.2 4.8
2000 138 10.9 12.7 4.3
2001 108 9.7 11.1 6.5
2002 122 11.0 11.1 9
2003 122 11.0 11.1 9
2004 131 10.0 13.1 8.4
2005 124 10.7 11.6 13.7
2006 84 7.2 11.7 11.9
2007 91 7.3 12.5 19.8
2008 99 8.1 12.2 9.1
2009 113 9.8 11.5 17.7
2010 109 8.9 12.1 23.9
2011 95 9.2 10.2 16.8
2012 110 9.4 11.6 29.1
2013 107 8.1 13.0 30.8
2014 113 9.3 12.1 28.3
2015 144 10.0 14.4 22.9
2016 136 11.0 12.3 26.5
2017 139 11.7 11.8 21.6
2018 144 10.4 13.7 20.8
2019 143 11.5 12.4 18.9
2020 168 13.3 12.6 15.5
2021 168 13.4 12.4 16.7
2022 153 10.7 14.2 21.6
2023 130 8.5 15.2 18.5

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 Telluride Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 47 4.7 10.0 n/a
1989 43 3.4 12.6 11.6
1990 57 4.5 12.6 14
1991 75 4.4 17.0 4
1992 87 4.7 18.5 5.7
1993 100 5.4 18.5 2
1994 110 9.1 12.1 2.7
1995 116 9.0 12.9 6.9
1996 116 9.0 12.9 6.9
1997 116 7.0 16.6 6.9
1998 121 8.0 15.1 3.3
1999 125 9.5 13.2 4.8
2000 138 10.9 12.7 4.3
2001 108 9.7 11.1 6.5
2002 122 11.0 11.1 9
2003 122 11.0 11.1 9
2004 131 10.0 13.1 8.4
2005 124 10.7 11.6 13.7
2006 84 7.2 11.7 11.9
2007 91 7.3 12.5 19.8
2008 99 8.1 12.2 9.1
2009 113 9.8 11.5 17.7
2010 109 8.9 12.1 23.9
2011 95 9.2 10.2 16.8
2012 110 9.4 11.6 29.1
2013 107 8.1 13.0 30.8
2014 113 9.3 12.1 28.3
2015 144 10.0 14.4 22.9
2016 136 11.0 12.3 26.5
2017 139 11.7 11.8 21.6
2018 144 10.4 13.7 20.8
2019 143 11.5 12.4 18.9
2020 168 13.3 12.6 15.5
2021 168 13.4 12.4 16.7
2022 153 10.7 14.2 21.6
2023 130 8.5 15.2 18.5

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 Telluride Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,873
2020 $14,380
2021 $15,340
2022 $16,719
2023 $19,456

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Telluride 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 78th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 32nd of 480 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Telluride Middle School)7578.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Telluride School District No. R-1)7578.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Telluride Middle School)43.660.7
 17.1%
   7th Grade Math (Telluride School District No. R-1)43.660.7
 17.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Telluride Middle School)41.153.7
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Telluride School District No. R-1)41.153.7
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Telluride Middle School)62.167.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Telluride School District No. R-1)62.167.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Telluride Middle School)5062.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade Math (Telluride School District No. R-1)5062.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Telluride Middle School)69.473
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Telluride School District No. R-1)6563.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Telluride Middle School)46.361.4
 15.1%
   All Grades Math (Telluride School District No. R-1)47.647.4
 0.2%
   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 Students143130
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2027
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White121100
 17.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%18.5%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Telluride Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Telluride Middle School.

Students at Telluride Middle School are 77% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Yes. Telluride Middle School ranks in the top 7.2% of Colorado middle schools.


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