Custer County High School is a public high school located in Westcliffe, Colorado, United States. Custer County School District is nestled between the Wet Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south central Colorado.
Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Custer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Custer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Custer Middle School's student population of 69 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Custer 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 Custer Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Middle School's ranking?
Custer Middle School is ranked #1135 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Custer Middle School?
69 students attend Custer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Custer Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Middle School?
Custer Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Custer Middle School offer ?
Custer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Middle School part of?
Custer Middle School is part of Custer County School District Consolidate 1.
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