Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
830 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#65 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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61%
33%
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77%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
75%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's ranking?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is ranked #65 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School often compared to?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Preston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
830 students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offer ?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School part of?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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