Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Brush Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brush Middle School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brush Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brush Middle School often compared to?
Brush Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Morgan Middle School, Brush High School, Beaver Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Brush Middle School?
315 students attend Brush Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Brush Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush Middle School?
Brush Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brush Middle School offer ?
Brush Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brush Middle School part of?
Brush Middle School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush.
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