Cedaredge Middle School

Delta County Joint District No. 50
845 SE DEER CREEK DRIVE
CEDAREDGE, CO 81413
188 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cedaredge Middle School, located at 845 SE Deer Creek Drive in Cedaredge, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding Delta County School District. Situated in a small-town, rural setting at the base of the Grand Mesa, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The facility typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as math, science, and language arts—with opportunities for exploratory learning, athletics, and extracurricular engagement intended to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic mission, Cedaredge Middle School plays a vital role in the tight-knit Cedaredge community. The school prides itself on maintaining a culture that encourages student responsibility, character development, and personal growth. By leveraging its scenic location and small-community atmosphere, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience where faculty and staff can closely monitor student progress and maintain strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success.
188
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone: (970)856-3118
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 6 57
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio