Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Rifle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rifle Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Rifle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rifle Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rifle Middle School's ranking?
Rifle Middle School is ranked #1396 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rifle Middle School?
586 students attend Rifle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rifle Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rifle Middle School?
Rifle Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rifle Middle School offer ?
Rifle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rifle Middle School part of?
Rifle Middle School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
School Reviews
3 12/8/2021
Overall good school. just the kid's aren't very nice and the teachers aren't that great either.
3 9/9/2017
Can you ride bikes to middle school?
2 6/6/2011
If your not white you'll be treated great!
5 7/1/2007
This school is ok at times. But when I need some one to talk to the principal is always there like they say the principal always has a pal. And that is not it the counclers are great also. I am in the 8th grade and I have gone to this school since the 5th grade and the only major problems that I have really noticed is that the teachers dont keep up on their grades or the excuse is alawys my computer crashed so either they have a bad computer system or they really dont keep up on their grades at ALL.The most funnest part of this school is the sports i love volley ball I didnt really like my 8th grade coach but I relazied that if I really love the sport that bad then i will contuine the sport so now I am in spring training for the sport.
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