Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Deer Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Creek Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Middle School is 0.36, 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
#384 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Middle School's ranking?
Deer Creek Middle School is ranked #384 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Deer Creek Middle School often compared to?
Deer Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Ridge Middle School, Ken Caryl Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Middle School?
603 students attend Deer Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Deer Creek Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Middle School?
Deer Creek Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Middle School offer ?
Deer Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deer Creek Middle School part of?
Deer Creek Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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