Preston Middle School

4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 982 students in grades 6-8, Preston Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 20% 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: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Preston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Preston Middle School's student population of 982 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
982 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Preston Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Middle School is 0.35, 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)
#212 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
33%
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59%
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
3%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
80%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Preston Middle School's ranking?
Preston Middle School is ranked #212 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Preston Middle School often compared to?
Preston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Preston Middle School?
982 students attend Preston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Preston Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Middle School?
Preston Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Preston Middle School offer ?
Preston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Preston Middle School part of?
Preston Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

School Reviews

4   3/20/2020
It's great if you get the right classes and teachers but if you don't, it can be not fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ben H
2   7/14/2009
Bullies run rampant in this school. The one specific situation I would like to relay is that a gang of students who, over the years, repeatedly bullied individual students for their ethnic appearance, was very well-protected by the administration in numerous instances. They did not suffer any consequences for having attacked and terrified individual students. These attacks continued even after the administration was notified repeatedly.
- Posted by Parent - melpe

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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