Nevin Platt Middle School vs. Southern Hills Middle School
Should I attend Nevin Platt Middle School or Southern Hills 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
Nevin Platt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southern Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Nevin Platt Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Southern Hills 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 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
453 students
482 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#59 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
143
148
Grade 7 Students
160
173
Grade 8 Students
150
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
82%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
