Basalt Middle School

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
51 SCHOOL STREET
BASALT, CO 81621
412 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Basalt Middle School, located in the Roaring Fork Valley, serves as a central educational hub for the community of Basalt, Colorado. As part of the Roaring Fork School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages student growth during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a culture of community and inclusivity, leveraging its location in the heart of the Colorado Rockies to provide students with a unique educational experience. The school focuses on building strong relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are active participants in their local community. Through a combination of academic programming and extracurricular activities, Basalt Middle School strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
412
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    253 (61.4 %)
  • White
    153 (37.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone: (970)384-5900
Website: http://bms.rfsd.k12.co.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 98
Grade 6 117
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carbondale Middle School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
345 Students
180 SNOWMASS DRIVE
CARBONDALE, CO 81623 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th