Sky Vista Middle School vs. Thunder Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Sky Vista Middle School or Thunder Ridge 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
Sky Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 920 students in grades 6-8, Sky Vista 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,116 students in grades 6-8, Thunder Ridge 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
920 students
1,116 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#806 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
320
366
Grade 7 Students
266
379
Grade 8 Students
334
371
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
44%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
