For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 231 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gilcrest, CO is North Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gilcrest, CO include North Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gilcrest?
1 public middle schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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