Carmody Middle School
Tel:
(303) 982-8930
- Carmody Middle School serves 532 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Carmody 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carmody Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carmody Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 532 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Carmody Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Carmody Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #741 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 3% |
Hispanic | 37% | 34% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 54% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.60 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carmody Middle School is Bear Creek High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bear Creek K-8 School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Gables Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Green Gables Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 291 students
0.8 miles
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314 0.8 K-6 291 - Denver Kendrick Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 448 students
0.9 miles
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324 0.9 PK-6 448 - Denver Irwin Preschool Grades: PK | 106 students
1.0 miles
1505 South Pierson Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-9550 1.0 PK 106 - Denver Patterson International School Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
1.2 miles
1263 South Dudley Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8470 1.2 PK-6 458 - Denver Westgate Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 534 students
1.2 miles
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130 1.2 PK-6 534
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