D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Highland Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 209 WEST 1ST, Ault, CO 80610
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 22% proficient · 20th 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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
237
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 9th percentile, math 30th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% 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 −45 points worse 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 proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−11 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
White27%32%reading -30 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%15%reading -25 pts, math -3 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -12 pts, math +0 pts20th 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 209 WEST 1ST
City Ault
ZIP Code 80610
District 0802310
NCES School ID 080231001466
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80610

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,753
Per Capita Income $45,084
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 79.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $388,700
Median Rent $916
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.7%
Female 41.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.5%
Hispanic/Latino 34.2%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 237
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 237 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School serve?
Highland Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Middle School receive per student?
Highland Middle School receives $12,079 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Middle School in 80610 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,852
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,323
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
23.6%

Other Schools in 80610

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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