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