Summary:
In zip code 81631, Eagle Valley Middle School is the only middle school, serving grades 6 through 8 in Eagle, Colorado, with 340 students enrolled and a favorable 12.5 student-teacher ratio. This school, part of the Eagle County School District No. Re 50, has earned a 3-star rating and ranked in the 67th–68th percentile statewide for three straight years, showing steady mid-upper tier performance.
Academically, Eagle Valley stands out most in English Language Arts and science. In 2025-2026, ELA proficiency reached 50.3% overall, beating the district (39.9%) and state (44.7%), with 8th graders hitting 52.6%—more than 10 points above the state average. Science, tested only in 8th grade, is exceptionally strong at 46.5% proficient versus a 35.4% state average, and was even higher the prior year at 50.5%. Math is the relative weakness but shows improvement: proficiency jumped from 32.0% in 2024-2025 to 38.4% in 2025-2026, now slightly above the state average (37.3%) and well above the district (29.2%).
The main concern is chronic absenteeism—36.5% of students missed significant school in 2024-2025, higher than the district (31.1%) and state (28.4%). Despite this, test scores remain above average, suggesting engaged students perform well, but attendance likely caps overall growth. The free/reduced lunch rate is 26.76%, reflecting a moderate level of economic disadvantage. With a strong student-teacher ratio, consistent statewide ranking, and clear strengths in ELA and science, Eagle Valley is a reliable, above-average choice, though improving math and addressing absenteeism would make it even stronger.
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