For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 78 students in 81252, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81252, CO is Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 81252 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81252, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81252, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81252, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81252, CO include Custer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81252?
1 public middle schools are located in 81252.
What is the racial composition of students in 81252?
81252 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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