Lesher Middle School

1400 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, Lesher Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lesher Middle School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
778 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Lesher Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lesher Middle School is 0.49, 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
This School
State Level (CO)
#554 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
33%
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56%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
68%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Lesher Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Lesher Middle School's ranking?
Lesher Middle School is ranked #554 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lesher Middle School often compared to?
Lesher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Lesher Middle School?
778 students attend Lesher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lesher Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lesher Middle School?
Lesher Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lesher Middle School offer ?
Lesher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lesher Middle School part of?
Lesher Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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