Paonia Middle School serves 119 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paonia Middle School?
119 students attend Paonia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Paonia Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paonia Middle School?
Paonia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paonia Middle School offer ?
Paonia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paonia Middle School part of?
Paonia Middle School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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