Serving 397 students in grades 7-8, Kearney 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kearney Middle School serves the southeast part of Commerce City, CO, covering an area of approximately 30.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearney Middle School's student population of 397 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kearney 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 Kearney Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1717 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney Middle School's ranking?
Kearney Middle School is ranked #1717 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kearney Middle School often compared to?
Kearney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams City Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kearney Middle School?
397 students attend Kearney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kearney Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearney Middle School?
Kearney Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kearney Middle School offer ?
Kearney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearney Middle School part of?
Kearney Middle School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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