Centauri Middle School
Centauri Middle School serves 238 students in grades 6-8.
Centauri 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centauri Middle School's student population of 238 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centauri Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Centauri Middle School is 0.52, 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
#728 out of 1783 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Centauri Middle School?
238 students attend Centauri Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Centauri Middle School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centauri Middle School offer ?
Centauri Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Centauri Middle School part of?
Centauri Middle School is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.
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