Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, Elizabeth Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elizabeth, CO, covering approximately 161 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Middle School's student population of 386 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Students are at the heart of everything we do
School Rankings
Elizabeth Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Middle School is 0.38, 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
#775 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Middle School's ranking?
Elizabeth Middle School is ranked #775 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elizabeth Middle School often compared to?
Elizabeth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiowa Middle School, Elbert Junior-senior High School, Legacy Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Middle School?
386 students attend Elizabeth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Elizabeth Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Middle School?
Elizabeth Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Middle School offer ?
Elizabeth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Middle School part of?
Elizabeth Middle School is part of Elizabeth School District.
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