Gunnison Middle School

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
1099 NORTH 11TH
GUNNISON, CO 81230
288 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
288
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (68.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (27.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
Phone: (970)641-7710
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 6 102
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 89
Gender Ratio