Creighton Middle School

75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 780 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 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creighton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Creighton Middle School's student population of 780 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Creighton 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 Creighton Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1237 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
33%
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20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
42%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1237 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Creighton Middle School?
780 students attend Creighton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Creighton Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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
What school district is Creighton Middle School part of?
Creighton Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

4   4/14/2018
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brookelin
5   4/7/2017
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.
- Posted by Parent - Teresa
2   12/27/2014
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.
- Posted by Parent - zinna

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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