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Telluride Middle School

Q: Is Telluride Middle School a good school?

Telluride Middle School ranks 76 th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Telluride Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado. With just 122 students, this school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming both state and district averages in academic performance.

Telluride Middle School's academic excellence is evident across the board. In the 2024-2025 school year, 70.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the statewide average of 44.8%. In math, 48.3% of students were proficient or better, surpassing the state's 35.9% average. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 25th out of 350 Colorado middle schools for female students and 34th out of 357 for male students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school ranked 14th out of 244 Colorado middle schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, also earning a 5-star rating.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ridgway Middle School, Silverton Middle School, and Ouray Middle School, Telluride Middle School stands out as a beacon of academic excellence, even in the relatively rural and geographically isolated region of Telluride. This consistent high performance, with a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a top-100 ranking among Colorado middle schools, is a testament to the school's well-run and effective educational program.

124

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,901

Per pupil spending ?

30.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435-9145

(970) 369-4719

District: Telluride School District No. R-1

Students who attend Telluride Middle School usually attend:

High:

Telluride High School

Feeder schools for Telluride Middle School:

Elementary:	Telluride Elementary School
	Telluride Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

21.8%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (57% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Colorado middle schools

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 28% Colorado)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg55%

Colorado avg40%

76^th of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Colorado Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 115Telluride School District No. R-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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	76 of 469	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	91.4	35 of 485	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	32 of 480	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	41 of 448	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	77.6	66 of 369	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	78 of 458	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	89 of 418	78.7%	★★★★☆
2017	86.1	46 of 424	89.2%	★★★★☆
2016	67.9	92 of 400	77.0%	★★★★☆
2015	89.0	32 of 436	92.7%	★★★★★
2014	86.0	49 of 461	89.4%	★★★★☆
2013	83.6	56 of 454	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	79.3	72 of 425	83.1%	★★★★☆
2011	80.3	72 of 422	82.9%	★★★★☆
2010	87.6	32 of 409	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	88.5	27 of 377	92.8%	★★★★★
2008	88.0	29 of 362	92.0%	★★★★★
2007	86.8	35 of 360	90.3%	★★★★★
2006	85.8	37 of 346	89.3%	★★★★☆
2005	85.0	38 of 340	88.8%	★★★★☆
2004	91.2	17 of 336	94.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	99 of 347	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	89.8	25 of 350	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	33 of 363	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	34 of 326	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	78 of 352	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	101 of 315	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	89.4	14 of 244	94.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	50 of 352	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	34 of 357	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	32 of 356	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	45 of 328	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.3	63 of 343	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	60 of 317	81.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)94th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+26 vs state

Science49%+13 vs state

Math48%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Telluride Middle School

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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
Telluride Middle School	Public	7-8	721 West Colorado Avenue	Telluride	81435	San Miguel County	Telluride School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 369-4719	124	9	13.4	30.6%	96 (77.4%)	1 (0.8%)	27 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.1	76^th of 469 public middle schools	83.8%		91.4	35^th of 485 public middle schools	92.8%	41		81.8	60.0	70.4		42.9	53.3	48.3	49.2	$22,901
Ouray Middle School	Public	5-8	400 7th Avenue	Ouray	81427	Ouray County	Ouray School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 325-4505	55	6	8.7	30.9%	41 (74.5%)	1 (1.8%)	11 (20.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	75.0			67.9	37.5			43.4		$20,873
Silverton Middle School	Public	6-8	1160 Snowden Street	Silverton	81433	San Juan County	Silverton School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 387-5543	21	1	19.4	61.9%	11 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)										$00
Ridgway Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Green Street	Ridgway	81432	Ouray County	Ridgway School District No. R-2	No	No	No	No	(970) 626-5788	74	7	10.3	25.7%	61 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	86	52^nd of 469 public middle schools	88.9%		87	49^th of 485 public middle schools	89.9%	3	76.2	71.4	80.0	75.4	42.9	50.0	65.0	52.2	55.0	$12,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Telluride Middle School

How many students attend Telluride Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Telluride Middle School.

Is Telluride Middle School a good school?

Telluride Middle School ranks 76^th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Telluride Middle School?

Students at Telluride Middle School are 77% White, 22% Hispanic.

What district is Telluride Middle School in?

Telluride School District No. R-1

What high school do graduates of Telluride Middle School attend?

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

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