Mesa Middle School

365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 998 students in grades 6-8, Mesa Middle School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mesa Middle School's student population of 998 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
998 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Mesa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#852 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
69%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Mesa Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Mesa Middle School is ranked #852 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Rock 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
998 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mesa Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

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School Reviews

5   1/22/2021
Ive going to the school for the past few months and I enjoy it highly! The staff sometimes is a little impatient but other than that it's great!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Erin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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