Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School vs. Preston Middle School
Should I attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School or Preston 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
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Preston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 982 students in grades 6-8, Preston Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
830 students
982 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#212 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
288
293
Grade 7 Students
273
333
Grade 8 Students
269
356
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
75%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
