Rishel Middle School (Closed 2012)
Rishel Middle School served 125 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
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