Summary:
Zip code 81036 in rural southeastern Colorado is home to just one middle school — Eads Middle School — which serves grades 6–8 with a small enrollment of 44 students as part of Kiowa County School District No. Re-1.
As the only middle school in the area, Eads Middle School stands out for its strong state ranking: it earned a 5-star rating and reached the 90th percentile statewide in 2024–2025, up from the 78th percentile in 2016–2017. Science is a clear strength — 83.3% of 8th graders were proficient in 2024–2025 compared to 36.4% statewide. The school also posted a 0.0% dropout rate and a low 9.1% chronic absenteeism rate, far below the state's 28.4%. With a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio and 61.36% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school outperforms its economic demographics.
However, recent test results show volatility. ELA proficiency dropped from 72.5% in 2024–2025 to 43.2% in 2025–2026, and math fell from 50.0% to 37.8%. In 2025–2026, the school fell below the district in both subjects and dipped slightly below the state in ELA. With only 44 students across three grades, these swings reflect small cohort sizes — roughly 13 students — so caution is warranted. Still, the size of the ELA decline and the widening gap with the district deserve close monitoring in future evaluations.
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