The most improved public middle schools in Colorado are Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C, Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman and Great Work Montessori.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 464
1,345
Avg. Improved Rank: 790
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-9
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
1690 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: PK-7
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Rank: #44.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1311
(from 1,707 to 396)
(from 1,707 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Rank: #55.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1248
(from 1,644 to 396)
(from 1,644 to 396)
Grades: 7-8
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Rank: #66.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1226
(from 1,622 to 396)
(from 1,622 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: PK-12
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: 7-12
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Rank: #99.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1050
(from 1,557 to 507)
(from 1,557 to 507)
Grades: 7-12
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Rank: #1010.
Antonito Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 7-8
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Rank: #1111.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,433 to 579)
(from 1,433 to 579)
Grades: 6-12
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Rank: #1212.
Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +824
(from 1,706 to 882)
(from 1,706 to 882)
Grades: 6-8
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Rank: #1313.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +777
(from 1,279 to 502)
(from 1,279 to 502)
Grades: K-12
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Rank: #1414.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 1,403 to 651)
(from 1,403 to 651)
Grades: 6-12
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,168 to 454)
(from 1,168 to 454)
Grades: PK-12
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,392 to 678)
(from 1,392 to 678)
Grades: 6-12
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Rank: #1717.
Elbert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +712
(from 1,603 to 891)
(from 1,603 to 891)
Grades: 6-12
24489 Main Street
Elbert, CO 80106
(303) 648-3030
Elbert, CO 80106
(303) 648-3030
Rank: #1818.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +707
(from 1,054 to 347)
(from 1,054 to 347)
Grades: PK-8
1067 South Hover St Pmb E235
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Rank: #1919.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +698
(from 1,412 to 714)
(from 1,412 to 714)
Grades: 6-8
209 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Rank: #2020.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +689
(from 1,403 to 714)
(from 1,403 to 714)
Grades: 6-8
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Rank: #2121.
Kiowa Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +642
(from 1,403 to 761)
(from 1,403 to 761)
Grades: 6-8
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Rank: #2222.
Peetz Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +637
(from 1,033 to 396)
(from 1,033 to 396)
Grades: 7-12
311 Coleman
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Rank: #2323.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +634
(from 1,516 to 882)
(from 1,516 to 882)
Grades: 6-12
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Rank: #2424.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +592
(from 1,451 to 859)
(from 1,451 to 859)
Grades: K-12
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Rank: #2525.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +575
(from 1,245 to 670)
(from 1,245 to 670)
Grades: 7-12
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Rank: #2626.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +555
(from 1,741 to 1,186)
(from 1,741 to 1,186)
Grades: K-12
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Rank: #2727.
Branson School Online
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +530
(from 984 to 454)
(from 984 to 454)
Grades: K-12
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Rank: #2828.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +525
(from 1,094 to 569)
(from 1,094 to 569)
Grades: 6-12
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Rank: #2929.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +519
(from 1,451 to 932)
(from 1,451 to 932)
Grades: K-12
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Rank: #3030.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +515
(from 862 to 347)
(from 862 to 347)
Grades: 6-12
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Rank: #3131.
Fleming High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +509
(from 856 to 347)
(from 856 to 347)
Grades: 7-12
506 North Fremont Ave
Fleming, CO 80728
(970) 265-2022
Fleming, CO 80728
(970) 265-2022
Rank: #3232.
Journey K8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +495
(from 831 to 336)
(from 831 to 336)
Grades: K-8
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +466
(from 862 to 396)
(from 862 to 396)
Grades: 7-12
325 West 4th North
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Peyton Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +466
(from 862 to 396)
(from 862 to 396)
Grades: K-12
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Rank: #3535.
Landmark At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +464
(from 682 to 218)
(from 682 to 218)
Grades: K-8
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
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