GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district, located in GUNNISON, CO with about 290 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 20 teachers, GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 1099 North 11th Street in Gunnison, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Gunnison Watershed School District. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility functions as a central community pillar, focusing on creating a structured yet supportive environment that prepares adolescents for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of belonging within the local Gunnison valley community.
Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities that encourage student exploration. Beyond the classroom, GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL typically leverages its unique geographical location to offer a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and experiential learning opportunities that reflect the active, outdoor-oriented culture of the region. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.
For more information, contact GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (970) 641-7710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GUNNISON, CO 81230-2847
(970) 641-7710
GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in GUNNISON, CO with about 290 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
- Total Students:
- 290
- Teachers:
- 20.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 290 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.