Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, Longs Peak 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 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longs Peak Middle School serves the northeast part of Longmont, CO, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longs Peak Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longs Peak 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 Longs Peak Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1616 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longs Peak Middle School's ranking?
Longs Peak Middle School is ranked #1616 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Longs Peak Middle School often compared to?
Longs Peak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Flagstaff Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Longs Peak Middle School?
381 students attend Longs Peak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Longs Peak Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longs Peak Middle School?
Longs Peak Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longs Peak Middle School offer ?
Longs Peak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longs Peak Middle School part of?
Longs Peak Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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