For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,107 students in 80530, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO are Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80530 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80530, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80530, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO include Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 80530?
2 public middle schools are located in 80530.
What is the racial composition of students in 80530?
80530 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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