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Trinidad Middle School

Summary:

Trinidad Middle School is a public middle school serving 180 students in grades 6-8 in Trinidad, Colorado. The school is part of the Trinidad School District 1, which is ranked 99 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trinidad Middle School's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 28.6% to 46.7%, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 46.3%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 10.7% to 29.2%, indicating a significant achievement gap. The school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate was also much lower than the state average (14.3% vs. 32.2%).

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a significantly lower percentage of White students compared to the state average. Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Trinidad Middle School have performed better than the overall school, ranking 119 out of 241 Colorado middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's high student-teacher ratio and the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggest a need for additional resources and support to improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 614 Park Street
       Trinidad, CO  81082-2307

(719) 846-4411

District: Trinidad School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools


Students who attend Trinidad Middle School usually attend:

High:    Trinidad High School

Feeder schools for Trinidad Middle School:

Elementary:    Fisher's Peak Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.2%
White:
24.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Compare Details Trinidad Middle School ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.26. (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 (72.2%), White (24.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trinidad Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trinidad Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trinidad Middle School 315th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Trinidad Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Trinidad School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Trinidad School District 1 99th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trinidad Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Trinidad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.65 284th 336 15.5%
2005 30.60 251st 340 26.2%
2006 39.82 229th 346 33.8%
2007 29.53 278th 360 22.8%
2008 33.82 263rd 362 27.3%
2009 32.26 279th 377 26.0%
2010 30.87 305th 409 25.4%
2011 22.60 343rd 422 18.7%
2012 32.61 301st 425 29.2%
2013 23.99 362nd 454 20.3%
2014 23.27 369th 461 20.0%
2015 17.30 378th 436 13.3%
2016 33.68 256th 400 36.0%
2017 26.70 308th 424 27.4%
2018 15.92 358th 418 14.4%
2019 11.69 412th 458 10.0%
2021 9.87 356th 369 3.5%
2022 13.07 392nd 448 12.5%
2023 17.97 381st 480 20.6%
2024 29.26 315th 485 35.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trinidad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 171st 222 23.0%
2019 19.00 212th 240 11.7%
2023 43.08 119th 241 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Trinidad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.28 299th 352 15.1%
2023 10.99 328th 363 9.6%
2024 30.33 228th 350 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Trinidad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.66 297th 343 13.4%
2023 25.50 243rd 356 31.7%
2024 47.11 162nd 357 54.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Trinidad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 127th 165 23.0%
2019 25.84 171st 220 22.3%
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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 Trinidad Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 2 0 219 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 165 4 0 216 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 143 2 0 260 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 138 4 1 261 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 143 0 0 244 5 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 145 2 0 215 5 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 142 1 0 233 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1995 129 5 2 236 4 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 129 5 2 236 4 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 121 1 2 206 3 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 147 1 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 151 1 1 204 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 147 4 2 232 8 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 133 3 4 230 8 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 132 2 2 215 9 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 132 2 2 215 9 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 106 1 1 229 7 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 90 2 6 209 3 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 98 0 5 216 8 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 112 0 7 214 7 n/a n/a 0 340
2008 116 4 6 212 8 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 120 1 4 224 13 n/a n/a 0 362
2010 109 3 4 200 8 n/a n/a 0 324
2011 79 1 7 184 8 0 0 0 279
2012 72 2 6 213 7 0 0 0 300
2013 81 0 3 202 6 1 0 0 293
2014 41 1 4 216 3 0 1 0 266
2015 58 1 3 191 4 1 2 0 260
2016 65 2 3 175 3 1 2 0 251
2017 65 2 2 163 1 1 2 0 236
2018 64 4 1 160 3 0 3 0 235
2019 66 2 0 155 2 1 6 0 232
2020 61 4 0 150 1 1 3 0 220
2021 60 4 0 160 1 1 6 0 232
2022 50 2 0 145 1 0 2 0 200
2023 41 0 0 134 2 0 3 0 180
2024 38 0 0 114 2 0 4 0 158

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 Trinidad Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 22.5 15.3 n/a
1989 385 23.5 16.3 54.8
1990 405 23.2 17.4 61
1991 404 22.3 18.1 58.2
1992 392 23.2 16.8 52.6
1993 367 23.2 15.8 56.1
1994 379 21.2 17.9 60.4
1995 376 22.0 17.1 54
1996 376 22.0 17.1 54
1997 333 23.0 14.5 49.8
1998 338 22.0 15.4 53.3
1999 357 23.0 15.5 54.6
2000 393 24.0 16.4 64.9
2001 378 25.5 14.8 64.8
2002 360 26.5 13.6 58.1
2003 360 26.5 13.6 58.1
2004 344 24.8 13.9 68.9
2005 310 22.1 14.0 71
2006 327 20.8 15.7 56
2007 340 22.3 15.2 62.4
2008 346 21.1 16.4 60.7
2009 362 21.4 16.9 57.5
2010 324 21.4 15.1 66.7
2011 279 19.5 14.2 62.7
2012 300 17.6 17.0 62.3
2013 293 14.2 20.6 71
2014 266 12.4 21.3 74.4
2015 260 18.0 14.4 68.8
2016 251 14.0 17.9 67.7
2017 236 15.9 14.7 75.4
2018 235 13.9 16.7 76.2
2019 232 10.1 22.9 71.6
2020 220 12.0 18.2 70.5
2021 232 11.0 21.0 84.1
2022 200 10.0 20.0 75.5
2023 180 11.0 16.3 74.4
2024 158 12.0 13.1 84.2

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 Trinidad Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 22.5 15.3 n/a
1989 385 23.5 16.3 54.8
1990 405 23.2 17.4 61
1991 404 22.3 18.1 58.2
1992 392 23.2 16.8 52.6
1993 367 23.2 15.8 56.1
1994 379 21.2 17.9 60.4
1995 376 22.0 17.1 54
1996 376 22.0 17.1 54
1997 333 23.0 14.5 49.8
1998 338 22.0 15.4 53.3
1999 357 23.0 15.5 54.6
2000 393 24.0 16.4 64.9
2001 378 25.5 14.8 64.8
2002 360 26.5 13.6 58.1
2003 360 26.5 13.6 58.1
2004 344 24.8 13.9 68.9
2005 310 22.1 14.0 71
2006 327 20.8 15.7 56
2007 340 22.3 15.2 62.4
2008 346 21.1 16.4 60.7
2009 362 21.4 16.9 57.5
2010 324 21.4 15.1 66.7
2011 279 19.5 14.2 62.7
2012 300 17.6 17.0 62.3
2013 293 14.2 20.6 71
2014 266 12.4 21.3 74.4
2015 260 18.0 14.4 68.8
2016 251 14.0 17.9 67.7
2017 236 15.9 14.7 75.4
2018 235 13.9 16.7 76.2
2019 232 10.1 22.9 71.6
2020 220 12.0 18.2 70.5
2021 232 11.0 21.0 84.1
2022 200 10.0 20.0 75.5
2023 180 11.0 16.3 74.4
2024 158 12.0 13.1 84.2

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 Trinidad Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,672
2020 $4,729
2021 $00
2022 $6,379
2023 $00

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trinidad 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 412th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 381st of 480 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad Middle School)1523.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad School District 1)14.823.5
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad Middle School)27.126
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad School District 1)26.426
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Trinidad Middle School)8.66.6
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Trinidad School District 1)8.36.6
 1.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.625.1
 6.5%
8th Grade Science (Trinidad Middle School)8.522
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Trinidad School District 1)8.122
 13.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad Middle School)32.423.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Trinidad School District 1)31.123.2
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Trinidad Middle School)15.59.8
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Trinidad School District 1)14.99.8
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trinidad Middle School)24.424
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Trinidad School District 1)26.530.3
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Trinidad Middle School)107.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Trinidad School District 1)15.617.7
 2.1%
   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 Students232180
 22.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic155134
 13.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6641
 37.9%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%74.4%
 2.9%

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

Trinidad Middle School ranks 315th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Trinidad Middle School are 72% Hispanic, 24% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Trinidad Middle School.


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