Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Adams City 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 3% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adams City Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Adams City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams City Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1754 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams City Middle School's ranking?
Adams City Middle School is ranked #1754 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Adams City Middle School often compared to?
Adams City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Adams City Middle School?
498 students attend Adams City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Adams City Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams City Middle School?
Adams City Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adams City Middle School offer ?
Adams City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams City Middle School part of?
Adams City Middle School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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