Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Fort Lupton 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 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Lupton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 103.4 square miles within Fort Lupton, CO. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Lupton Middle School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton Middle School is 0.31, 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
#1658 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
37%
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Black
1%
5%
White
14%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lupton Middle School's ranking?
Fort Lupton Middle School is ranked #1658 out of 1,748 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fort Lupton Middle School?
438 students attend Fort Lupton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Lupton Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Lupton Middle School?
Fort Lupton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Lupton Middle School offer ?
Fort Lupton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Lupton Middle School part of?
Fort Lupton Middle School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools.
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