South Middle School vs. East Middle School
Should I attend South Middle School or East 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
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades 7-8, South Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 861 students in grades 6-8, East Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
357 students
861 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1719 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
284
Grade 7 Students
186
306
Grade 8 Students
171
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
72%
75%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
6%
4%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%