Kearney Middle School
Tel:
(303)287-0261
- Kearney Middle School serves 795 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Kearney Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kearney Middle School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 795 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kearney Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kearney Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1549 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kearney Middle School is Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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(303)286-9472 0.3 PK 92 - Commerce City Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
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(303)287-0327 0.4 PK-5 577 - Commerce City Rose Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 472 students
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Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)287-0163 0.7 PK-5 472 - Commerce City Stars Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 120 students
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Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)853-5000 0.8 PK 120 - Commerce City Community Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
0.9 miles
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)288-2711 0.9 PK-5 549
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