Cache La Poudre Middle School serves 330 students in grades 6-8.
Cache La Poudre Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cache La Poudre Middle School's student population of 330 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
330 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cache La Poudre Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cache La Poudre Middle School is 0.24, 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
#543 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
9%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
87%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Cache La Poudre Middle School's ranking?
Cache La Poudre Middle School is ranked #543 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cache La Poudre Middle School?
330 students attend Cache La Poudre Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cache La Poudre Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cache La Poudre Middle School?
Cache La Poudre Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cache La Poudre Middle School offer ?
Cache La Poudre Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cache La Poudre Middle School part of?
Cache La Poudre Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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