Mesa Middle School vs. Castle Rock Middle School
Should I attend Mesa Middle School or Castle Rock 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
Overview
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).
Serving 741 students in grades 7-8, Castle Rock 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than 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 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
998 students
741 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#783 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
174
-
Grade 7 Students
413
360
Grade 8 Students
411
381
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
69%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%