B
Good
76/100

Centauri Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 17891 US HWY 285, La Jara, CO 81140
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 53% · Math 32% proficient · 58th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A+
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

76
Repit Score
out of 100
240
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%58/100reading 64th percentile, math 51st percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 +22 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 proficiency53% (+7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−1 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
White67%42%reading +10 pts, math -3 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +12 pts, math +4 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +13 pts, math +10 pts80th 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 17891 US HWY 285
City La Jara
ZIP Code 81140
District 0805100
NCES School ID 080510000842
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81140

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,082
Per Capita Income $24,483
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,600
Median Rent $682
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Centauri Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 52.9%
White 45.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 240
Teachers (FTE) 17.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has 240 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Centauri Middle School serve?
Centauri Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Centauri Middle School receive per student?
Centauri Middle School receives $24,999 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Centauri Middle School in 81140 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
19.3%

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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