Colorado Skies Academy vs. Sierra Middle School
Should I attend Colorado Skies Academy or Sierra Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Colorado Skies Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Sierra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 214 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Skies Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 761 students in grades 7-8, Sierra 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
214 students
761 students
% Male | % Female
74% | 26%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#555 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
77
-
Grade 7 Students
77
384
Grade 8 Students
60
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
59%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
9%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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