Centauri Middle School
Tel:
(719)274-4301
- Centauri Middle School serves 216 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Centauri Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Centauri Middle School's student population of 216 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 216 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centauri Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centauri Middle School is 0.50, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #734 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 43% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Conejos No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centauri Middle School is Centauri High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Conejos Alternative Program (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Jara Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Jara Centauri High School Grades: 9-12 | 292 students
0.0 miles
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5178 0.0 9-12 292 - La Jara La Jara Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
1.6 miles
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5791 1.6 PK-5 211 - La Jara North Conejos Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
5.5 miles
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4220 5.5 K-12 42 - Sanford Sanford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
5.5 miles
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719)274-5167 5.5 PK-6 230 - Manassa Manassa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 202 students
5.8 miles
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719)843-5277 5.8 K-5 202
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