Laredo Middle School

5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 874 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laredo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Laredo Middle School's student population of 874 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1057 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
33%
35%
45%
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
874 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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