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Basalt Middle School

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Basalt Middle School ranks 260 th of 476 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 476 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Basalt Middle School, located in the mountain town of Basalt, Colorado, serves 367 students in grades 5–8 within the Roaring Fork School District Re-1. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7, and 55.6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is a concern, affecting 31.7% of students, which is higher than both the district (25.8%) and state (28.4%) averages.

Academically, Basalt Middle School currently ranks in the 45th percentile of Colorado middle schools with a 2-star rating. On state CMAS assessments, 37.1% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and 28.5% in math — both below state averages. Math is the clearest weakness, especially in 6th grade, where only 19.2% of students are proficient. However, 7th grade ELA stands out with 48.1% proficiency, exceeding the state average of 46.6%. Compared with nearby schools, Basalt significantly outperforms Gypsum Creek Middle School, which has 24.1% ELA and 13.5% math proficiency despite serving a similar share of low-income students. However, Carbondale Middle School posts stronger math (36.2%) and science scores, and Aspen Middle School leads the region with 49.1% ELA and 43.9% math proficiency.

Basalt's performance has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. The school ranked in the 76th percentile in 2015–2016, fell to the 29th percentile in 2023–2024, and has since recovered to its current 45th percentile. Notably, Hispanic students and students from low-income families have made dramatic gains, moving from the 6th and 12th percentiles respectively in 2023–2024 to the 44th and 46th percentiles in 2025–2026. With rising poverty and chronic absenteeism as ongoing challenges, addressing attendance and supporting the continued academic momentum will be critical for the school's future.

367

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,962

Per pupil spending ?

55.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621-8223

(970) 384-5900

District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

Students who attend Basalt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Basalt High School

Feeder schools for Basalt Middle School:

Elementary:

Basalt Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.0%

White:

37.1%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg34%

Colorado avg40%

260^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

53^rd of 114Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 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
2026	38.1	260 of 476	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.5	280 of 469	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.5	345 of 485	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.8	279 of 480	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.3	255 of 448	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	223 of 369	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	188 of 458	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	144 of 418	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.1	151 of 424	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.9	98 of 400	75.5%	★★★★☆
2015	65.2	115 of 436	73.6%	★★★★☆
2014	59.1	173 of 461	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.7	234 of 454	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.8	181 of 425	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.2	178 of 422	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.6	224 of 409	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.3	274 of 377	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.4	239 of 362	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.1	230 of 360	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.7	157 of 346	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.3	167 of 340	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.1	149 of 336	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	203 of 368	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.3	184 of 347	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.2	254 of 350	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.8	216 of 363	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	208 of 326	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.2	188 of 254	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.4	166 of 352	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	132 of 315	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	115 of 208	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	20.1	189 of 218	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.9	187 of 199	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	30.5	136 of 198	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.9	66 of 83	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.9	119 of 220	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	125 of 231	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.3	184 of 241	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	215 of 244	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.2	186 of 241	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.8	80 of 197	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	153 of 240	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.9	94 of 222	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	29.4	244 of 372	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.2	268 of 352	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	284 of 357	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	224 of 356	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.6	205 of 328	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.6	154 of 249	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.3	148 of 343	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.4	114 of 317	64.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	74.5	59 of 278	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	64.4	80 of 275	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	52.4	123 of 273	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	91 of 286	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	79 of 265	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	48.9	98 of 203	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.5	55 of 283	80.6%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2026)79th percentile+33 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile~ school

Female (2026)45th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)45th percentile~ school

Male (2026)34th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts37%-8 vs state

Science32%-4 vs state

Math28%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, March 23, 2026

Basalt Middle School is a special place for students to learn and grow. The school is home to caring educators and a supportive community that prioritizes academic rigor, personal growth, and emotional well-being. The staff is dedicated to creating a calm, focused environment where hard work and kindness are emphasized. The school admin is actively working to improve communication with families, ensuring that parents feel engaged and informed about their child's education.

One of the standout features of BMS is its commitment to outdoor education, with opportunities like ski days and camping trips that extend learning beyond the classroom. These experiences foster teamwork and a love for exploration. BMS offers a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for future success while ensuring they feel a true sense of belonging. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)					CMAS Math (2026)					CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Basalt Middle School	Public	5-8	51 School Street	Basalt	81621	Eagle County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 384-5900	367	29	12.7	55.6%	136 (37.1%)	4 (1.1%)	224 (61.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	260^th of 476 public middle schools	45.4%		34.5	280^th of 469 public middle schools	40.3%	20	35.0	35.1	48.1	31.0	37.1	32.5	19.2	31.2	31.0	28.5	33.8	29.8	$19,962
Carbondale Middle School	Public	5-8	180 Snowmass Drive	Carbondale	81623	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 384-5700	362	25	14.6	48.6%	161 (44.5%)	3 (0.8%)	182 (50.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	49.9	197^th of 476 public middle schools	58.6%		44.6	219^th of 469 public middle schools	53.3%	22	32.4	39.3	36.6	37.2	36.6	28.4	37.1	33.0	44.7	36.2	39.2	40.6	$18,488
Aspen Middle School	Public	5-8	235 High School Road	Aspen	81611	Pitkin County	Aspen School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(970) 925-3760	414	34	12.1		333 (80.4%)	2 (0.5%)	68 (16.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)								(n/a)	746.0	50.6	750.0	744.0	49.1	740.0	39.3	745.0	752.0	43.9	738.0	750.0	$27,642
Gypsum Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Grundel Way	Gypsum	81637	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-8980	317	26	12.1	57.4%	65 (20.5%)	1 (0.3%)	240 (75.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	17	400^th of 476 public middle schools	16.0%		25.4	332^nd of 469 public middle schools	29.2%	68		20.6	24.0	27.7	24.1		14.0	12.4	14.0	13.5		20.0	$20,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Basalt Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Basalt Middle School?

Students at Basalt Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 37% White, 1% African American.

How many students attend Basalt Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended Basalt Middle School.

Is Basalt Middle School a good school?

Basalt Middle School ranks 260^th of 476 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Basalt Middle School in?

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

What high school do graduates of Basalt Middle School attend?

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

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 27, 2025

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