Summary:
Middle schools in Stratton, Colorado are served by a single school, Stratton Middle School, part of School District No. R-4, a small rural district offering grades 6 through 8 with just 54 students enrolled.
Because Stratton Middle School is the only middle school in the area, its results directly define the district's middle-level performance, with 8th grade scores exactly matching district averages in ELA, math, and science. The school's most recent CMAS results from 2025–2026 show all-grade proficiency at 32.6% in English language arts and 21.7% in math, both below the state averages of 44.7% and 37.3% respectively. Math is the relative weakness, with a 9.9-point gap behind the district, while ELA is just 3.2 points behind. Encouragingly, 8th graders outperform schoolwide averages in both subjects, hitting 37.5% in ELA and 31.3% in math, and the school recorded a zero dropout rate in 2021–2022.
Parents should keep in mind that with only about 18 students per grade, proficiency percentages can swing sharply from year to year; for instance, all-grade ELA jumped from 18% to 32.6% between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. Historical state rankings have also been volatile, ranging from the 66th percentile in 2007–2008 down to the 27th in 2010–2011 before settling at the 33rd in 2012–2013. The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 implies a very lean staff, and 40.74% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. While overall scores are below state averages, the strong 8th grade showing, perfect retention, and recent ELA improvement offer positive signs for families in this close-knit rural community.
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