Dolores Middle School

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Dolores Middle School ranks 300 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dolores Middle School is a public middle school in Dolores, Colorado, serving 187 students in grades 6-8. The school faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, disparities in student subgroup performance, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Dolores Middle School's academic performance, as measured by CMAS proficiency rates, is consistently below the state averages, particularly in math, where only 15.9% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school also struggles with English language arts, with proficiency rates below the state average across all grade levels. Additionally, there are significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students and White students ranking in the bottom 30% and 15% of Colorado middle schools, respectively, while male students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively better.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mancos Middle School and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, Dolores Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio but lags behind in academic performance, particularly in math and English language arts. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.36% in 2021-2022 to 40.64% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing need for additional support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323

(970) 882-7288

District: Dolores School District No. Re-4A

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,250

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

15.7%

American Indian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dolores Middle School ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.31. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (15.7%), American Indian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dolores Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Dolores Middle School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dolores Middle School is $10,250.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dolores Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores Middle School 300^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Dolores Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dolores School District No. Re-4A:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores School District No. Re-4A 63^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dolores Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dolores Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.53	314^th	480	34.6%
2024	32.31	300^th	485	38.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolores Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.64	55^th	241	77.2%
2024	39.77	138^th	244	43.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Dolores Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.29	254^th	363	30.0%
2024	25.04	249^th	350	28.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dolores Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.05	206^th	356	42.1%
2024	48.14	160^th	357	55.2%

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Rank History for White students at Dolores Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.15	231^st	286	19.2%
2024	13.08	240^th	273	12.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dolores Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	154	39	12	4	209
2023	138	39	3	7	187
2024	133	27	6	6	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dolores Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	209	12.5	16.6	25.4
2023	187	12.9	14.4	40.6
2024	172	15.3	11.2	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dolores Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	209	12.5	16.6	25.4
2023	187	12.9	14.4	40.6
2024	172	15.3	11.2	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dolores Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$8,765
2023	$10,250

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near Dolores Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Dolores Middle School	Public	6-8	1301 Central Avenue	Dolores	81323	Montezuma County	Dolores School District No. Re-4A	No	No	No	No	(970) 882-7288	172	15	11.2	50.0%	133 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	32.3	300^th of 485 public middle schools	38.1%		29.5	314^th of 480 public middle schools	34.6%	14	42.0	41.5	33.3	38.9	12.0	13.2	22.2	15.9	33.3	$10,250
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School	Public	6-8	450 West 2nd Street	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 565-7824	543	38	14.2	64.6%	254 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (21.2%)	4 (0.7%)	136 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)								(n/a)	30.5			29.2				17.5		$14,940
Mancos Middle School	Public	6-8	100 South Beech	Mancos	81328	Montezuma County	Mancos School District Re-6	No	No	No	No	(970) 533-9143	123	7	16.9	59.3%	98 (79.7%)	1 (0.8%)	20 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Dolores Middle School

How many students attend Dolores Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Dolores Middle School.

What district is Dolores Middle School in?

Dolores School District No. Re-4A

What is the racial makeup of Dolores Middle School?

Students at Dolores Middle School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Dolores Middle School a good school?

Dolores Middle School ranks 300^th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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