Serving 1,021 students in grades 6-8, Silver Hills 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 1,021 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Hills Middle School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 8% 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
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Hills 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 Silver Hills Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
59%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
30%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Hills Middle School's ranking?
Silver Hills Middle School is ranked #1237 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Silver Hills Middle School often compared to?
Silver Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake Middle School, Century Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Silver Hills Middle School?
1,021 students attend Silver Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Silver Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Hills Middle School?
Silver Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silver Hills Middle School offer ?
Silver Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Silver Hills Middle School part of?
Silver Hills Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/11/2021
Great school I learned so much thank you.
2 2/10/2020
I'm a student at silver hills and every week I get scolded by other students for being a Christian and a Republican. It seems like that the only way to be accepted by others is to believe exactly what they believe. Thankfully, not all the students are like this, and that's the only thing keeping me from giving this school a one star.
4 1/21/2017
Very Crowded but great teachers and schedule system. But we only get 15 minutes for lunch.
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