The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Gypsum Creek Middle School
Gypsum Creek Middle School serves grades six through eight in the town of Gypsum, a community in western Eagle County that blends residential and industrial life along the Eagle River. The town’s largest employer is an American Gypsum drywall plant and mine, and it also hosts the Eagle County Regional Airport, a seasonal hub for skier traffic. Gypsum has seen notable population growth in recent years, and its downtown along U.S. Route 6 offers restaurants, cafes, and shops. The school is a regular public school and part of the Eagle County School District No. Re 50. It is not a charter school, and the data does not indicate whether it receives Title I funding.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, followed by a significant white population, with a much smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is mid-sized for a middle school in this region. Specific counts for students with disabilities or English learners were not provided in the available data.
On state assessments, proficiency rates were below average. In math, a modest share of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the share was higher, though still modest. In eighth-grade science, the pattern was similar, with a modest portion of students reaching proficiency. These figures place the school’s academic performance at a level where a family choosing this school may want to look into this further with the school, examining what academic supports and interventions are in place.
The school’s participation rates on these assessments were very high, meaning nearly all enrolled students were tested, which gives a complete picture of student performance. The data did not include multi-year trends, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent a change from prior years. No graduation rate is reported because the school does not serve high school grades.
The civil rights and discipline data was not available in the provided information, so there is no basis to describe those aspects of the school environment. Staffing ratios, course access, and attendance figures were also absent.
Gypsum itself is a town of growing population, with a rural mountain-town texture. The school is situated within the town rather than on a remote campus; transit stops in the area include one at Eagle Valley High School nearby, suggesting the schools are part of the town fabric. The housing market carries a substantial price tag, typical of the mountain resort region, and the estimate for a typical home value is high relative to national figures. Rents also reflect the area’s cost of living. A family considering this school would be entering a community where housing is a major factor in the decision.
The district brief turned up little of lasting impact in the way of recent changes, so there is no reported shift in boundaries, programming, or leadership to note. The school’s academic profile, as shown in the state results, is the primary factor for families weighing options here.
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