Mancos Middle School

Mancos School District Re-6
100 SOUTH BEECH
MANCOS, CO 81328
114 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mancos Middle School, located in the small, rural community of Mancos, Colorado, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the scenic Montezuma County near the base of the La Plata Mountains, the school reflects the close-knit, supportive nature of its surrounding town. It is part of the Mancos School District RE-6, an institution that places a strong emphasis on fostering a personalized learning environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with their students.

The school is known for its commitment to both academic rigor and the development of the "whole child." Beyond standard core subjects, Mancos Middle School often integrates place-based learning, utilizing the rich history and natural landscape of Southwest Colorado to enhance the curriculum. By encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused projects, the school strives to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, school spirit, and civic engagement within the tight-knit Mancos community.
114
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (78.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (16.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.8 %)
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: Mancos School District Re-6
Phone: (970)533-9143
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 32
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 38
Gender Ratio