Ridgway Middle School

Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a
1200 GREEN STREET
RIDGWAY, CO 81432
74 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ridgway Middle School is a public institution serving students in grades 5 through 8, located in the mountain community of Ridgway, Colorado. As part of the Ridgway School District R-2, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and a strong emphasis on community integration. Its location in the San Juan Mountains provides a unique backdrop for the school's culture, often incorporating the surrounding natural environment into its educational programs and extracurricular activities.

The school is typically recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and small class sizes, which allow faculty to foster close relationships with students during their transitional middle school years. Academically, Ridgway Middle School focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a variety of elective offerings. The school remains a central hub for the town of Ridgway, often coordinating with local organizations to provide students with experiential learning opportunities and community-based service projects.
74
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    58 (78.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (12.2 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (9.5 %)
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: Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a
Phone: (970)626-5788
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 20
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio