Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Erie Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erie Middle School serves the southeast part of the Erie, CO school district, covering an area of approximately 37.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erie Middle School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Erie 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 Erie Middle School is 0.43, 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
#615 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie Middle School's ranking?
Erie Middle School is ranked #615 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Erie Middle School often compared to?
Erie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angevine Middle School, Sunset Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Erie Middle School?
762 students attend Erie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Erie Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erie Middle School?
Erie Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erie Middle School offer ?
Erie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erie Middle School part of?
Erie Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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