Mancos Middle School

Mancos Middle School, a very small middle school in MANCOS, Colorado, part of Mancos School District Re-6, serves 116 students, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts it 75% leaner than the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 462 students.

Within Mancos School District Re-6, which oversees 4 schools and 511 students, Mancos Middle School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Mancos Middle School shows that the largest single group is White, at 79% of enrollment. Other groups include 16% Hispanic, 4% Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Mancos Middle School has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 47% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Montezuma County runs at roughly 59%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, Montezuma County reports that median household earnings sit near $65,244, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Montezuma County's 19 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,620 students), Mancos Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Mancos High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Mancos Middle School's enrollment has climbed 10% since 2018, when it stood at 105 (now 116). The White share of enrollment climbed from 70% to 79% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.