Sierra Middle School
- Sierra Middle School serves 951 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Sierra Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sierra Middle School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 951 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #644 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Pine Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 787 students
0.4 miles
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303)387-8275 0.4 PK-6 787 - Parker Colorado Early Colleges - Parker Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 484 students
0.9 miles
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720)260-0700 0.9 9-12 484 - Parker Challenge To Excellence Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 497 students
1.6 miles
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303)841-9816 1.6 K-8 497 - Parker Parker Core Knowledge Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 695 students
1.7 miles
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303)840-7070 1.7 K-8 695 - Parker Cherokee Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 565 students
1.8 miles
17302 Clarke Farms Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303)387-8125 1.8 PK-6 565
School Reviews
| 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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