Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Boltz 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 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boltz Middle School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boltz Middle School's student population of 551 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boltz Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boltz Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boltz Middle School's ranking?
Boltz Middle School is ranked #848 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Boltz Middle School often compared to?
Boltz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Boltz Middle School?
551 students attend Boltz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Boltz Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boltz Middle School?
Boltz Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boltz Middle School offer ?
Boltz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boltz Middle School part of?
Boltz Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Boltz Middle School located?
Boltz Middle School is located in the Southmoor Village neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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