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Steamboat Springs Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Steamboat Springs Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a student population of 479. The school has consistently performed exceptionally well, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 10% of Colorado middle schools in recent years.

Steamboat Springs Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.8% statewide. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 2.2% in recent years, well below the state average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 13.4 to 14.2, which likely contributes to its academic success.

While Steamboat Springs Middle School is a standout performer, the nearby Soroco Middle School, part of the South Routt School District No. Re 3, also ranks in the top 20% of Colorado middle schools. However, Steamboat Springs Middle School outperforms Soroco Middle School on most academic metrics, solidifying its position as a regional leader in academic excellence.

440

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,177

Per pupil spending ?

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9212

(970) 879-1058

District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2

Students who attend Steamboat Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Steamboat Springs High School

Feeder schools for Steamboat Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Soda Creek Elementary School
	Strawberry Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2010 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (67% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Colorado middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg62%

Colorado avg40%

33^rd of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	91.2	33 of 469	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.3	38 of 485	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	42 of 480	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	26 of 448	94.2%	★★★★★
2015	63.2	127 of 436	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	86.5	47 of 461	89.8%	★★★★★
2013	89.3	34 of 454	92.5%	★★★★★
2012	89.8	25 of 425	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	85.3	43 of 422	89.8%	★★★★★
2010	88.9	26 of 409	93.6%	★★★★★
2009	84.6	46 of 377	87.8%	★★★★☆
2008	87.4	31 of 362	91.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.8	32 of 360	91.1%	★★★★★
2006	84.2	45 of 346	87.0%	★★★★☆
2005	82.7	49 of 340	85.6%	★★★★☆
2004	78.8	63 of 336	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	31 of 347	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.5	26 of 350	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.8	38 of 363	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	90.1	23 of 326	92.9%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	83.4	4 of 134	97.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	63.2	57 of 218	73.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	54.7	38 of 114	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	70 of 240	70.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	40 of 352	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	45 of 357	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.4	45 of 356	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	31 of 328	90.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	89.4	19 of 275	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	86.7	22 of 273	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.3	31 of 286	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	92.6	13 of 265	95.1%	★★★★★

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)

Gifted and Talented (2019)97th percentile

White (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)74th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)67th percentile

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+29 vs state

Science70%+33 vs state

Math59%+23 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Amazing school! The administration is top notch and always willing to go the extra mile to support the students and staff. Great test scores and extra-curricular opportunities. Close Quote

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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
Steamboat Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	39610 Amethyst Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	No	(970) 879-1058	440	36	12.2	18.4%	340 (77.3%)	5 (1.1%)	75 (17.0%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	91.2	33^rd of 469 public middle schools	93.0%		90.3	38^th of 485 public middle schools	92.2%	5	70.5	76.6	74.6	74.0	53.0	57.5	65.4	58.7	69.7	$20,177
Soroco Middle School	Public	6-8	305 South Grant Street	Oak Creek	80467	Routt County	South Routt School District No. Re 3	No	No	No	No	(970) 736-8531	67	4	16.7	20.9%	59 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	77.3	90^th of 469 public middle schools	80.8%		94	22^nd of 485 public middle schools	95.5%	68	68.0	64.7	60.9	64.6	40.0		43.5		60.9	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Steamboat Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Steamboat Springs Middle School?

Students at Steamboat Springs Middle School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Steamboat Springs Middle School in?

Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2

Is Steamboat Springs Middle School a good school?

Yes. Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Colorado middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Steamboat Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend Steamboat Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Steamboat Springs High School

How many students attend Steamboat Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 440 students attended Steamboat Springs Middle School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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