Eaton High School is a high school in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It is a part of the Eaton School District. They have a football team known as the Eaton Reds.
Serving 487 students in grades 6-8, Eaton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eaton Middle School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Rankings
Eaton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eaton Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Rowdy Reds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eaton Middle School's ranking?
Eaton Middle School is ranked #910 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eaton Middle School often compared to?
Eaton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Severance Middle School, Highland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eaton Middle School?
487 students attend Eaton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eaton Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eaton Middle School?
Eaton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eaton Middle School offer ?
Eaton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eaton Middle School part of?
Eaton Middle School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-2.
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