Serving 52 students in grades 6-8, Cheraw Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
52 students
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
49%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheraw Middle School?
52 students attend Cheraw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cheraw Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheraw Middle School?
Cheraw Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheraw Middle School offer ?
Cheraw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cheraw Middle School part of?
Cheraw Middle School is part of Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And State Of Colorado.
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