Southern Hills Middle School

1500 Knox Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Southern Hills 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 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Southern Hills Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
482 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills Middle School is 0.36, 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)
#59 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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58%
33%
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80-84%
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
8%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
79%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Southern Hills 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
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Hills Middle School's ranking?
Southern Hills Middle School is ranked #59 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Southern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Southern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Southern Hills Middle School?
482 students attend Southern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southern Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Hills Middle School offer ?
Southern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Hills Middle School part of?
Southern Hills Middle School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Last Day of School For Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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