Maybell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in and governed by Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Craig, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Maybell post office has the ZIP Code 81640. At the 2020 census, the population of the Maybell CDP was 76.
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maybell School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maybell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Maybell School's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maybell School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Maybell School?
16 students attend Maybell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maybell School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maybell School?
Maybell School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maybell School offer ?
Maybell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maybell School part of?
Maybell School is part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1.
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