Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Heath 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 8% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heath Middle School serves the northwest part of Greeley, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heath Middle School's student population of 499 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Heath 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 Heath 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
#1626 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
74%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
15%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Paws The Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heath Middle School's ranking?
Heath Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heath Middle School often compared to?
Heath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% 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 Heath Middle School?
499 students attend Heath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heath Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heath Middle School offer ?
Heath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heath Middle School part of?
Heath Middle School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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