Serving 852 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Castle Rock, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 157.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 852 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.47, 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
#685 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #685 out of 1,748 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
852 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mesa Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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!
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