Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Tel:
(970)488-5405
- Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School serves 813 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 813 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #46 out of 1718 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre School District R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is Fossil Ridge High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Preston Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bacon Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Bacon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 539 students
0.9 miles
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-5300 0.9 PK-5 539 - Fort Collins Zach Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
0.9 miles
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-5100 0.9 K-5 604 - Fort Collins Fossil Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2003 students
1.0 miles
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-6260 1.0 9-12 2003 - Fort Collins Preston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1146 students
1.1 miles
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-7300 1.1 6-8 1146 - Fort Collins Traut Core Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 508 students
1.3 miles
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-7500 1.3 PK-5 508
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