Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Laredo 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 974 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laredo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Laredo Middle School's student population of 974 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laredo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laredo Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
15%
4%
White
40%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laredo Middle School's ranking?
Laredo Middle School is ranked #1019 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Laredo Middle School often compared to?
Laredo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Laredo Middle School?
974 students attend Laredo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Laredo Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laredo Middle School?
Laredo Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laredo Middle School offer ?
Laredo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laredo Middle School part of?
Laredo Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for 8th Grade
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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