Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Coal Ridge 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal Ridge Middle School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Ridge Middle School is 0.50, 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
#932 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Coal Ridge Middle School is ranked #932 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Coal Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firestone Charter Academy, Thunder Valley Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Ridge Middle School?
819 students attend Coal Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coal Ridge Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Ridge Middle School?
Coal Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Ridge Middle School offer ?
Coal Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coal Ridge Middle School part of?
Coal Ridge Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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