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Estes Park Middle School

Q: Is Estes Park Middle School a good school?

Estes Park Middle School ranks 222 nd of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Estes Park Middle School is a public middle school in Estes Park, Colorado, serving 189 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Estes Park School District R-3, which is ranked 70 out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Estes Park Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. The school's test scores, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism rates are all areas of concern, with the school's overall performance and ranking declining in recent years. However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with female students and low-socioeconomic status students outperforming the overall student population.

Compared to the Estes Park School District R-3 as a whole, Estes Park Middle School often outperforms the district's average, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges due to its small size and rural location. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free and reduced lunch recipients at the school may be contributing factors to its relatively low academic performance, and targeted interventions and support could help improve student outcomes.

163

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,807

Per pupil spending ?

42.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517-5426

(970) 586-4439

District: Estes Park School District R-3

Students who attend Estes Park Middle School usually attend:

High:

Estes Park High School

Feeder schools for Estes Park Middle School:

Elementary:

Estes Park K-5 School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

Hispanic:

34.4%

Asian:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 38th percentile in 2021 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 38th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Colorado median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg33%

Colorado avg40%

222^nd of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

70^th of 115Estes Park School District R-3 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	222 of 469	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.4	248 of 485	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	281 of 480	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.7	259 of 448	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	230 of 369	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.5	269 of 458	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.5	202 of 418	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.3	226 of 424	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.1	173 of 400	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.8	184 of 436	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.1	272 of 461	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.9	228 of 454	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.6	150 of 425	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.0	144 of 422	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.0	139 of 409	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.7	148 of 377	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.2	110 of 362	69.6%	★★★★☆
2007	65.7	119 of 360	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.9	117 of 346	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.7	142 of 340	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.5	157 of 336	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	43.4	173 of 347	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	176 of 350	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.6	168 of 363	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.9	175 of 326	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.7	143 of 254	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	224 of 352	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	172 of 315	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	48.5	110 of 244	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.5	140 of 241	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.3	33 of 114	71.1%	★★★★☆
2019	23.6	196 of 240	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.9	173 of 222	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	198 of 352	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.3	231 of 357	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.2	261 of 356	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	227 of 328	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	175 of 249	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.4	208 of 343	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.8	157 of 317	50.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	157 of 275	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	172 of 273	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.7	207 of 286	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.5	190 of 265	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.3	152 of 203	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.4	184 of 283	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.4	61 of 199	69.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)55th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-5 vs state

Science39%+3 vs state

Math31%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Estes Park Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Manford Avenue	Estes Park	80517	Larimer County	Estes Park School District R-3	No	No	No	No	(970) 586-4439	163	15	10.6	42.3%	102 (62.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (34.4%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	44.2	222^nd of 469 public middle schools	52.7%		40.4	248^th of 485 public middle schools	48.9%	26	45.7	35.3	39.5	40.0	30.4	23.5	40.9	31.2	39.5	$18,807

Frequently Asked Questions about Estes Park Middle School

Is Estes Park Middle School a good school?

Estes Park Middle School ranks 222^nd of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Estes Park Middle School in?

Estes Park School District R-3

What is the racial makeup of Estes Park Middle School?

Students at Estes Park Middle School are 63% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Estes Park Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 163 students attended Estes Park Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Estes Park Middle School attend?

Students who attend Estes Park Middle School usually go on to attend Estes Park High School

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