Shaw Heights Middle School serves 442 students in grades 6-8.
Shaw Heights Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shaw Heights Middle School's student population of 442 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaw Heights Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Shaw Heights Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
15%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Heights Middle School's ranking?
Shaw Heights Middle School is ranked #1704 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
442 students attend Shaw Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shaw Heights Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shaw Heights Middle School offer ?
Shaw Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shaw Heights Middle School part of?
Shaw Heights Middle School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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