Kinard Middle School is a middle school in southeast Fort Collins, Colorado that is part of the Poudre School District.
Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's student population of 766 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kinard Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's ranking?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is ranked #71 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School often compared to?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Preston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
766 students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offer ?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School part of?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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