Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Heroes 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
37%
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Black
4%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Heroes Middle School?
254 students attend Heroes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heroes Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heroes Middle School?
Heroes Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heroes Middle School offer ?
Heroes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heroes Middle School part of?
Heroes Middle School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And State Of Colorado.
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