Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Kearney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kearney Middle School's student population of 728 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney Middle School's ranking?
Kearney Middle School is ranked #1723 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kearney Middle School often compared to?
Kearney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Kearney Middle School?
728 students attend Kearney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kearney Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney Middle School?
Kearney Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kearney Middle School offer ?
Kearney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kearney Middle School part of?
Kearney Middle School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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