C
Below Average
52/100

Ortega Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 401 VICTORIA AVENUE, Alamosa, CO 81101
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 20% proficient · 28th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
499
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%28/100reading 30th percentile, math 25th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−13 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%32%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%15%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income30%15%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 VICTORIA AVENUE
City Alamosa
ZIP Code 81101
District 0802070
NCES School ID 080207000026
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81101

Understanding the community around Ortega Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,125
Per Capita Income $28,704
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,800
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ortega Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 65.9%
White 27.9%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 499
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ortega Middle School?
Ortega Middle School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ortega Middle School?
Ortega Middle School has 499 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Ortega Middle School serve?
Ortega Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ortega Middle School receive per student?
Ortega Middle School receives $12,140 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ortega Middle School in 81101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,075
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
43.4%

Other Schools in 81101

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026