Summary:
Zip code 81623 contains just one middle school, Carbondale Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 362 students as part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. The school holds a 3-star rating and currently ranks 195th out of 469 Colorado middle schools, placing it in the 58th percentile. Its state rank has improved slightly over the past two years, moving from 219th in 2024-2025 to 195th in 2025-2026.
Academically, Carbondale Middle School's strongest subject is math, particularly in 8th grade, where 44.7% of students are proficient compared to 37.8% statewide. Eighth grade science is also a highlight, with 40.6% proficiency versus 35.4% statewide. Overall math proficiency (36.2%) outpaces the district (31.5%) but trails the state (37.3%) slightly. English language arts is the weakest area, with 36.6% proficient compared to the state's 44.7%. The school's 5th grade results are notably lower than other grades, especially in ELA and math, while 6th grade ELA is a relative bright spot at 39.3% proficiency, well above the district's 30.6%.
Attendance is a positive story at Carbondale Middle School, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8% — better than the district's 25.8% and the state's 28.4%. Nearly half of students (48.62%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is 14.6. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, overall ELA proficiency dropped from 42.4% to 36.6%, while math improved from 34.0% to 36.2% and 8th grade science jumped from 32.6% to 40.6%. The school maintains a zero dropout rate. Overall, Carbondale Middle School is a solid mid-tier school that exceeds its district in math and science, with notable strengths in 8th grade, though younger-grade ELA performance is an area to watch.
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