At a glance
Reported students
498
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
280
Delta Middle School: 498 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Delta Middle School
Delta Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Delta. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Delta County Joint District No. 50. NCES reports 498 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Delta Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.8%
- Hispanic38%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedaredge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
154 reported students
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
488 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
371 reported students
Delta High School
High · Grades 09–12
626 reported students
Cedaredge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Vision Charter Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
311 reported students
Public schools near Delta Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Early Learning Academy Other · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–PK | 188 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 371 | 0.4 mi |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 488 | 0.5 mi |
| Vision Charter Academy Other · Charter · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–12 | 311 | 0.6 mi |
| Grand Mesa Choice Academy High · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 07–12 | 68 | 0.9 mi |
| Delta High School High · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 09–12 | 626 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Delta Middle School
What grades does Delta Middle School serve?
Delta Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Delta County Joint District No. 50.
How many students attend Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School reported 498 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 511 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Delta Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 498 students and 27.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Delta Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Delta Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delta County Joint District No. 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Delta Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Delta Middle School in?
Delta Middle School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, based in Delta, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Delta Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Backpack Early Learning Academy (under 0.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 mi), Garnet Mesa Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.