- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silverton, CO
Silverton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silverton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080657001985
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverton Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Silverton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080657001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080657001985 · Silverton, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 10.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton Elementary School (29 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Silverton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Silverton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton Elem
Silverton Elementary School
29 students
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
22 students
- This school
Silverton Middle School
21 students
What this shows Silverton Middle School reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverton Middle School compares
Silverton 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Colorado - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$29,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Silverton Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan, which includes Silverton Middle School.
$29,080
Per student
+62%
vs Colorado
Avg $17,910
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Silverton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silverton Middle School
How many students attend Silverton Middle School?
Silverton Middle School has 21 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silverton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 33% 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 Silverton Middle School?
52.2% of students at Silverton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silverton Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Silverton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverton Middle School?
Silverton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Silverton Middle School rank among public schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Silverton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan?
Besides Silverton Middle School, Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan also operates Silverton Elementary School (29 students) and Silverton High School (22 students). See the Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan district page for the complete list.
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