Mount Garfield Middle School

Summary:

Mount Garfield Middle School is a public middle school in Clifton, Colorado, serving 581 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in the state.

While Mount Garfield Middle School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (30.64%) compared to nearby schools like Fruita Middle School (9.48%) and Redlands Middle School (25.16%), it also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.37%) than the surrounding schools. This suggests the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic performance.

Indeed, Mount Garfield Middle School consistently underperforms the nearby schools and the state averages on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests, with proficiency rates of 34.1% in English Language Arts, 17% in Math, and 24.6% in Science, compared to state averages of 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%, respectively. The school has also declined in its overall ranking, from 244 out of 369 Colorado middle schools in 2020-2021 to 333 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Redlands Middle School ranked 76 out of 485 schools and received a 4-star rating, indicating there may be opportunities for Mount Garfield to learn from its higher-performing counterparts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3475 Front Street
       Clifton, CO  81520-8405


(970) 254-4720

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,054 Help


Students who attend Mount Garfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Palisade High School

Feeder schools for Mount Garfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Rocky Mountain Elementary School
    Taylor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Hispanic:
33.5%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Mount Garfield Middle School ranks worse than 68.7% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.7. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (33.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Garfield Middle School is 16.2, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Garfield Middle School is $14,054, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Garfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Garfield Middle School 333rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mount Garfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Garfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.51 238th 336 29.2%
2005 37.03 236th 340 30.6%
2006 28.15 266th 346 23.1%
2007 28.84 281st 360 21.9%
2008 20.45 308th 362 14.9%
2009 23.71 305th 377 19.1%
2010 21.78 338th 409 17.4%
2011 18.88 357th 422 15.4%
2012 16.88 365th 425 14.1%
2013 18.46 385th 454 15.2%
2014 24.12 365th 461 20.8%
2015 19.20 366th 436 16.1%
2016 16.03 348th 400 13.0%
2017 13.67 379th 424 10.6%
2018 9.48 398th 418 4.8%
2019 11.19 418th 458 8.7%
2021 33.46 244th 369 33.9%
2022 31.42 291st 448 35.0%
2023 26.13 332nd 480 30.8%
2024 26.70 333rd 485 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.08 217th 222 2.3%
2019 15.15 227th 240 5.4%
2021 48.48 50th 114 56.1%
2022 49.00 78th 197 60.4%
2023 34.83 150th 241 37.8%
2024 38.41 145th 244 40.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.64 303rd 315 3.8%
2019 8.91 328th 352 6.8%
2021 29.61 179th 254 29.5%
2022 30.35 214th 326 34.4%
2023 21.43 272nd 363 25.1%
2024 25.49 246th 350 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.73 308th 317 2.8%
2019 10.81 321st 343 6.4%
2021 27.63 182nd 249 26.9%
2022 24.56 233rd 328 29.0%
2023 24.28 250th 356 29.8%
2024 20.57 276th 357 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 65th 83 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Garfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.77 198th 199 0.5%
2019 3.53 282nd 283 0.4%
2021 21.77 161st 203 20.7%
2022 14.32 230th 265 13.2%
2023 11.64 260th 286 9.1%
2024 13.01 241st 273 11.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Mount Garfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 674 3 5 66 2 n/a n/a 0 750
1989 673 3 4 76 2 n/a n/a 0 758
1990 709 4 2 76 3 n/a n/a 0 794
1991 769 3 4 85 3 n/a n/a 0 864
1992 813 3 4 70 2 n/a n/a 0 892
1993 862 1 5 78 3 n/a n/a 0 949
1994 891 5 7 95 6 n/a n/a 0 1004
1995 897 8 4 114 6 n/a n/a 0 1029
1996 897 8 4 114 6 n/a n/a 0 1029
1997 904 12 4 120 9 n/a n/a 0 1049
1998 890 10 7 127 10 n/a n/a 0 1044
1999 561 9 4 65 7 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 537 6 5 77 10 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 495 7 4 71 7 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 519 9 3 107 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 519 9 3 107 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 511 8 3 109 7 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 521 7 3 128 8 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 516 11 3 128 8 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 483 10 4 158 6 n/a n/a 0 661
2008 474 16 3 147 13 n/a n/a 0 653
2009 464 16 4 163 18 n/a n/a 0 665
2010 440 15 4 168 19 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 438 7 2 169 7 1 11 0 635
2012 423 7 0 169 7 0 12 0 618
2013 402 7 0 164 7 0 14 0 594
2014 393 3 1 153 3 0 15 0 568
2015 395 4 1 182 5 1 14 0 602
2016 390 4 1 199 5 2 16 0 617
2017 378 4 1 227 3 0 26 0 639
2018 385 2 1 236 6 0 27 0 657
2019 400 4 1 240 7 0 24 0 676
2020 401 1 0 208 4 0 27 0 641
2021 374 3 0 193 5 0 17 0 592
2022 380 2 0 162 5 0 16 0 565
2023 386 2 0 178 0 1 14 0 581
2024 359 3 1 188 1 0 10 0 562

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 Mount Garfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 44.0 17.0 n/a
1989 758 43.9 17.2 30.1
1990 794 43.8 18.1 29.1
1991 864 47.4 18.2 28
1992 892 50.1 17.8 26.2
1993 949 54.7 17.3 30.2
1994 1004 59.3 16.9 34
1995 1029 56.3 18.3 51.2
1996 1029 56.3 18.3 51.2
1997 1049 59.2 17.7 51.4
1998 1044 61.4 17.0 39.9
1999 646 38.4 16.8 39.5
2000 635 38.5 16.5 52
2001 584 37.8 15.4 52.9
2002 645 38.5 16.8 59.4
2003 645 38.5 16.8 59.4
2004 638 38.8 16.4 60.8
2005 667 38.7 17.2 60
2006 666 39.7 16.8 59.6
2007 661 39.2 16.9 52.2
2008 653 42.5 15.4 57.1
2009 665 41.9 15.9 59.5
2010 646 41.1 15.7 65.5
2011 635 43.6 14.5 67.1
2012 618 41.5 14.8 67.8
2013 594 42.5 13.9 66.7
2014 568 41.2 13.7 63.7
2015 602 41.0 14.6 65.3
2016 617 40.0 15.4 75.5
2017 639 41.0 15.5 74.3
2018 657 41.0 15.9 70.2
2019 676 39.6 17.0 74.6
2020 641 41.0 15.5 66.8
2021 592 40.1 14.7 71.8
2022 565 35.1 16.0 70.8
2023 581 35.7 16.2 64.4
2024 562 34.6 16.2 70.8

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 Mount Garfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 44.0 17.0 n/a
1989 758 43.9 17.2 30.1
1990 794 43.8 18.1 29.1
1991 864 47.4 18.2 28
1992 892 50.1 17.8 26.2
1993 949 54.7 17.3 30.2
1994 1004 59.3 16.9 34
1995 1029 56.3 18.3 51.2
1996 1029 56.3 18.3 51.2
1997 1049 59.2 17.7 51.4
1998 1044 61.4 17.0 39.9
1999 646 38.4 16.8 39.5
2000 635 38.5 16.5 52
2001 584 37.8 15.4 52.9
2002 645 38.5 16.8 59.4
2003 645 38.5 16.8 59.4
2004 638 38.8 16.4 60.8
2005 667 38.7 17.2 60
2006 666 39.7 16.8 59.6
2007 661 39.2 16.9 52.2
2008 653 42.5 15.4 57.1
2009 665 41.9 15.9 59.5
2010 646 41.1 15.7 65.5
2011 635 43.6 14.5 67.1
2012 618 41.5 14.8 67.8
2013 594 42.5 13.9 66.7
2014 568 41.2 13.7 63.7
2015 602 41.0 14.6 65.3
2016 617 40.0 15.4 75.5
2017 639 41.0 15.5 74.3
2018 657 41.0 15.9 70.2
2019 676 39.6 17.0 74.6
2020 641 41.0 15.5 66.8
2021 592 40.1 14.7 71.8
2022 565 35.1 16.0 70.8
2023 581 35.7 16.2 64.4
2024 562 34.6 16.2 70.8

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 Mount Garfield Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,898
2020 $13,547
2021 $12,563
2022 $13,359
2023 $14,054

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Garfield Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 332nd of 480 Middle schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Garfield Middle School)20.524.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.836.2
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Mount Garfield Middle School)12.113.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)21.522.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Garfield Middle School)18.338.3
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.738.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mount Garfield Middle School)11.710.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)21.119.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mount Garfield Middle School)12.319.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)22.126.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Garfield Middle School)21.540
 18.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)34.636.6
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mount Garfield Middle School)14.420.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)25.628.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Garfield Middle School)20.134.4
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)3639.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Garfield Middle School)12.715
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676581
 14.1%
African American42
 50%
American Indian70
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic240178
 25.8%
Pacific Islander01
White400386
 3.5%
Two or More Races2414
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%64.4%
 10.2%


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Students at Mount Garfield Middle School are 64% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mount Garfield Middle School usually go on to attend Palisade High School

Mount Garfield Middle School ranks 333rd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Mount Garfield Middle School.


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