Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Otho E Stuart 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 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otho E Stuart Middle School serves the southeast part of Commerce City, CO, covering an area of approximately 71.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being up to 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otho E Stuart Middle School's student population of 794 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
794 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otho E Stuart 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1456 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otho E Stuart Middle School's ranking?
Otho E Stuart Middle School is ranked #1456 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Otho E Stuart Middle School often compared to?
Otho E Stuart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School?
794 students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Otho E Stuart Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otho E Stuart Middle School offer ?
Otho E Stuart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otho E Stuart Middle School part of?
Otho E Stuart Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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