Enrollment
190
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monte Vista Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monte Vista Middle School
Monte Vista Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Monte Vista, Colorado, enrolling 190 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 190 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (20%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 95 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monte Vista School District No. C-8 spends $11,711 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 190 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students) and Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students) alongside Monte Vista Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monte Vista Middle School compares
Monte Vista Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monte Vista School District No. C-8, which includes Monte Vista Middle School.
$11,711
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monte Vista Middle School a good school?
Monte Vista Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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