Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Grant Beacon 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 71% 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: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Beacon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grant Beacon Middle School's student population of 429 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Beacon 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 Grant Beacon Middle School is 0.62, which is more 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
#963 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
54%
35%
Black
8%
4%
White
29%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Grant Beacon Middle School's ranking?
Grant Beacon Middle School is ranked #963 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grant Beacon Middle School often compared to?
Grant Beacon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dsst: Byers Middle School, Merrill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Grant Beacon Middle School?
429 students attend Grant Beacon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grant Beacon Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Beacon Middle School?
Grant Beacon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grant Beacon Middle School offer ?
Grant Beacon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grant Beacon Middle School part of?
Grant Beacon Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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