Serving 846 students in grades 6-8, Laredo 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laredo Middle School serves the northwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laredo Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Laredo 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 Laredo Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1057 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
15%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laredo Middle School's ranking?
Laredo Middle School is ranked #1057 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Laredo Middle School often compared to?
Laredo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Laredo Middle School?
846 students attend Laredo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Laredo Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laredo Middle School?
Laredo Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laredo Middle School offer ?
Laredo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laredo Middle School part of?
Laredo Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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