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Carbondale Middle School

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Carbondale Middle School ranks 197 th of 476 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 476 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Carbondale Middle School, serving 362 students in grades 5 through 8 in Carbondale, CO, is a standout performer within the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. The school holds a steady 3-star rating and ranks in the 58th percentile statewide (195th out of 469 middle schools) for the 2025–2026 school year. This places it comfortably ahead of its neighbors: Glenwood Springs Middle School sits in the 33rd percentile, while Basalt Middle School sits in the 45th percentile. Carbondale is the only one of the three that has consistently maintained a 3-star rating in recent years.

Carbondale's academic performance is particularly impressive in math and science. In 8th grade math, 44.7% of students are proficient, surpassing the state average (37.8%) and far outpacing nearby schools like Glenwood Springs (21.4%) and Basalt (31.0%). The school also posts strong science scores, with 8th graders reaching 40.6% proficiency compared to just 23.4% in Glenwood. Another major strength is attendance: Carbondale's chronic absenteeism rate is only 20.8%, significantly lower than the district (25.8%), the state (28.4%), and its regional peers. This consistency and strong attendance reflect a decade-long upward trajectory, climbing from the low 30s percentile in 2013–2014 to its current stable position.

While the school is clearly a positive outlier in the region, there are areas that warrant attention. Around 48.6% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a rate lower than neighboring middle schools. Performance among low-income students has shown dramatic swings in recent years, and data for gifted and talented students ranks in the 11th percentile—a clear outlier worth investigating for families with advanced learners. Additionally, while math and 8th-grade science improved, overall English Language Arts proficiency slipped from 42.4% to 36.6% in the most recent year, a school-specific dip not mirrored to the same degree statewide. Despite these challenges, Carbondale Middle School remains a compelling choice for families looking for a stable, high-performing public school in the Roaring Fork Valley.

362

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,488

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623-2166

(970) 384-5700

District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

Students who attend Carbondale Middle School usually attend:

High:

Roaring Fork High School

Feeder schools for Carbondale Middle School:

Elementary:

Crystal River Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.3%

White:

44.5%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2014 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Colorado median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg34%

Colorado avg40%

197^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 21 pts since 2018

From bottom 38% (2018) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	49.9	197 of 476	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.6	219 of 469	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	207 of 485	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	222 of 480	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	179 of 448	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	152 of 369	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.5	183 of 458	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.0	261 of 418	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.5	257 of 436	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.9	313 of 461	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	16.3	393 of 454	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.6	344 of 425	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.1	368 of 422	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.1	341 of 409	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	9.8	341 of 377	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	6.9	340 of 362	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	13.7	318 of 360	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.8	308 of 346	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	17.3	297 of 340	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	19.0	289 of 336	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	155 of 368	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.7	182 of 347	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	172 of 350	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	162 of 363	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	143 of 326	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	110 of 254	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.3	128 of 352	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.5	185 of 315	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	21.1	112 of 126	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	111 of 208	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.3	119 of 165	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	41.5	127 of 231	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.2	202 of 241	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.4	80 of 244	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	96 of 241	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.4	112 of 197	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.9	121 of 240	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	203 of 372	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.2	212 of 352	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	170 of 357	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.8	200 of 356	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.5	146 of 328	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.5	124 of 249	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.4	168 of 343	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.0	209 of 317	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	92 of 278	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	87 of 275	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.4	67 of 273	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	77 of 286	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	48 of 265	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	85.0	28 of 283	90.1%	★★★★★

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)67th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)45th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)45th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)11th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Science40%+4 vs state

English Language Arts37%-8 vs state

Math36%~ state avg

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by a student
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

This school is awesome! The teachers know each student personally, and I have something to look forward to every morning, Plus the learning activities are so fun! 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
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
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
Glenwood Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Soccerfield Road	Glenwood Springs	81601	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 384-5500	380	27	14.0	58.7%	136 (35.8%)	2 (0.5%)	235 (61.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	28.6	315^th of 476 public middle schools	33.8%		25.4	331^st of 469 public middle schools	29.4%	16		23.9	40.8	28.6	30.9		26.1	23.8	21.4	23.8		23.4	$19,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Carbondale Middle School

What district is Carbondale Middle School in?

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

What is the racial makeup of Carbondale Middle School?

Students at Carbondale Middle School are 50% Hispanic, 44% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Carbondale Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 362 students attended Carbondale Middle School.

Is Carbondale Middle School a good school?

Carbondale Middle School ranks 197^th of 476 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Carbondale Middle School attend?

Students who attend Carbondale Middle School usually go on to attend Roaring Fork High School

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 27, 2025

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