Sierra Middle School
Sierra Middle School serves 859 students in grades 7-8.
Sierra Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sierra Middle School's student population of 859 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 859 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sierra Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #795 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sierra Middle School is Colorado Early Colleges - Parker (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Challenge To Excellence Charter School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pine Lane Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Pine Lane Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 767 students10
0.4 miles
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275 0.4 PK-6 767 - Parker Colorado Early Colleges - Parker Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 538 students10
0.9 miles
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 260-0700 0.9 9-12 538 - Parker Challenge To Excellence Charter School Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 499 students10
1.6 miles
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816 1.6 K-8 499 - Parker Parker Core Knowledge Charter School Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 703 students10
1.7 miles
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070 1.7 K-8 703 - Parker Cherokee Trail Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 560 students10
1.8 miles
17302 Clarke Farms Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8125 1.8 PK-6 560
School Reviews
| 3 The teachers at this school are rude and do not care about students' success. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Megan |
| 5 Im so glad I got to send my mistake to this prison. Now he can't annoy me while trying to get a burger. So convenient I thought it was made by god until I realized this is satan playground. Love the idea for the pit of sadness underneath the bathroom. - Posted by Parent - Karen |
| 5 This school is great! - Posted by Parent - Person Person |
| 5 Both my boys have enjoyed Sierra. They love the teachers. - Posted by Parent - Carter |
| 2 The teachers are really rude and the security is crap. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Mytow |
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