Rifle Middle School

Garfield School District No. Re-2
753 RAILROAD
RIFLE, CO 81650
623 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:

Rifle Middle School is a public educational institution located at 753 Railroad Avenue in Rifle, Colorado. Serving the local community within the Garfield School District, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students during their middle school years. It functions as a central hub for adolescent education in the region, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

While the provided website link (propadopolis.com) does not appear to be an official school district domain, the school itself is a well-established fixture in the Rifle area. As a middle school, it emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging student engagement, and building foundational skills in core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. Parents and community members typically interact with the school for updates on academic calendars, athletic events, and student achievement initiatives.
623
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    364 (58.4 %)
  • White
    243 (39.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone: (970)665-7900
Website: http://riflecubs.garfieldre2.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 247
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* 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 6 189
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 228
Gender Ratio