Serving 65 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Grande 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
15%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Grande Middle School?
65 students attend Sierra Grande Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sierra Grande Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Grande Middle School?
Sierra Grande Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Grande Middle School offer ?
Sierra Grande Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sierra Grande Middle School part of?
Sierra Grande Middle School is part of Sierra Grande School District No. R-30.
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