Craig Middle School

Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
915 YAMPA AVENUE
CRAIG, CO 81625
464 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Craig Middle School, located at 915 Yampa Avenue in Craig, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Moffat County School District. As the sole middle school in the community, it plays a central role in bridging the gap between elementary and high school education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents, helping students navigate the transition into more specialized secondary coursework.

Beyond its core curriculum, Craig Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs. The school serves as a focal point for the Craig community, striving to prepare its students for success at Moffat County High School by promoting values of citizenship, responsibility, and lifelong learning. By maintaining strong ties with the local community, the school aims to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for the youth of the Yampa Valley.
464
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (67.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    127 (27.4 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Phone: (970)824-3289
Website: http://craig.moffatsd.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 6 165
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 148
Gender Ratio