Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Creighton 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 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creighton Middle School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creighton Middle School's student population of 741 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Creighton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creighton Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Creighton Middle School's ranking?
Creighton Middle School is ranked #1152 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Creighton Middle School often compared to?
Creighton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunstan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Creighton Middle School?
741 students attend Creighton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Creighton Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creighton Middle School?
Creighton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creighton Middle School offer ?
Creighton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creighton Middle School part of?
Creighton Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Poor learning environment. My kid throws up every day before going to school here. It is a factory. The administrators punch in and out as assigned by time but not much else. School grades in state exam going down. Quality of academics used to be good in the past.
5 10/10/2025
The teachers are very respectful and knowledgable. My student is happy with the curriculum and staff. The school is very organized and enforces the rules much like the real world. The school is clean and has special curriculum based on your students needs. The principal is very understanding and kind. CMS is by far one of the best middle schools I have seen.
4 10/10/2025
Creighton is generally a good school. All my teachers are super nice and care a lot about me. They all want to see me succeed and do my best. The students are generally nice but are a little disrespectful to adults and kids too. My only real problem with the school is how they separate us into teams and how some people feel grater then everyone else because of the team they are on. Besides that Creighton is a pretty good place to go to school and i enjoy going.
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