Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Heritage 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
13%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
414 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Heritage Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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