Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Severance Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Severance Middle School's student population of 761 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Severance Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Severance Middle School is 0.47, 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
#825 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Severance Middle School's ranking?
Severance Middle School is ranked #825 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Severance Middle School often compared to?
Severance Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Middle School, Eaton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Severance Middle School?
761 students attend Severance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Severance Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Severance Middle School?
Severance Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Severance Middle School offer ?
Severance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Severance Middle School part of?
Severance Middle School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4.
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