The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Berry Creek Middle School
Berry Creek Middle School sits in Edwards, an unincorporated community in the Eagle River Valley positioned between Avon and Eagle. Edwards is a year-round settlement with residential neighborhoods, retail, and services, rather than a resort town itself, though its economy and identity are closely tied to the proximity of Beaver Creek and Vail ski resorts. The community is built along the valley floor with US Route 6 and Interstate 70 running through it, and the built environment is largely auto-oriented, though the Riverwalk area near the Eagle River provides a pedestrian-friendly zone. Schools are spread across separate campuses rather than clustered in a downtown, and Berry Creek shares this community with Edwards Elementary and Battle Mountain High School.
The school serves grades six through eight and is a regular public school within Eagle County School District No. Re 50. Enrollment is on the smaller side for a middle school, with size balanced across the three grade levels. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with White students making up a much smaller share, and other racial and ethnic groups present in very small numbers. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic diversity of the community. Data on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was not available.
On state assessments, proficiency rates came in below the statewide average across all three tested subjects. In math, about one in five students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, roughly one in three students met that bar. In eighth-grade science, about one in three students scored proficient or above. The school had high participation rates on the tests, meaning nearly all enrolled students took them. The overall academic picture is one where a majority of students are not yet meeting state proficiency benchmarks. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what support structures and interventions are in place.
The comparison fact-set could not place Berry Creek relative to other districts in Eagle County because the cohort was too small. It is one of only two districts in the county, and no comparative proficiency or graduation data was available at the school level against that set. Graduation rate does not apply here, as the school serves only middle grades.
The district brief turned up no recent changes of lasting impact to parent-relevant operations or programming, so that area is left as a blank rather than guessed at.
Housing in Edwards is expensive. Typical home values are well above both the Colorado state benchmark and the national figure, reflecting the mountain resort market. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home is steep, and the rent-to-income ratio is high, meaning housing costs consume a large portion of typical household income. This is characteristic of a community where second-home and vacation-rental demand shapes the market. Families considering a move to the area for this school should plan for a tight housing market.
For a family looking at Berry Creek, the picture is of a small, diverse middle school in a high-cost mountain community. The school’s academic results on state tests are lower than state averages, and it serves a student body where many families face economic pressures. The district has not signaled recent programmatic changes. The community itself offers a mix of year-round residential life and access to major ski resorts, but it is car-dependent and housing is expensive. This setting fits a family that values proximity to the Eagle River Valley’s outdoor recreation and is prepared to engage with the school around academic support for its students.
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