Carbondale Middle School

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
180 SNOWMASS DRIVE
CARBONDALE, CO 81623
362 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Carbondale Middle School (CMS), located in the heart of Carbondale, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Roaring Fork School District. Situated at 180 Snowmass Drive, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-level students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, CMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for integrating its curriculum with the unique culture of the Roaring Fork Valley. Through a combination of core academic subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, Carbondale Middle School encourages students to explore their interests while building a strong community. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Carbondale area seeking a comprehensive public education experience.
362
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    182 (50.3%)
  • White
    161 (44.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
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: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone: (970)384-5700
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 5 83
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Basalt Middle School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
367 Students
51 SCHOOL STREET
BASALT, CO 81621 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th