- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monte Vista, CO
Monte Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080576000986
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Colorado
NCES ID 080576000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Monte Vista Middle School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080576000986 · Monte Vista, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students)
Monte Vista Middle School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monte Vista Se
Monte Vista Senior High School
272 students
- Bill Metz Elem
Bill Metz Elementary School
253 students
- This school
Monte Vista Middle School
190 students
- Marsh Elementa
Marsh Elementary School
166 students
- Byron Syring D 51
Byron Syring Delta Center
51 students
- Monte Vista on 43
Monte Vista on-Line Academy
43 students
What this shows Monte Vista Middle School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Middle School compares
Monte Vista Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
White 20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Monte Vista Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monte Vista School District No. C-8 reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Syring Delta Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista on-Line Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Middle School
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle School?
Monte Vista Middle School has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monte Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista Middle School?
60.5% of students at Monte Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Middle School?
Monte Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista Middle School rank among public schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monte Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Besides Monte Vista Middle School, Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students), Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students), and Marsh Elementary School (166 students). See the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 district page for the complete list.