Serving 805 students in grades 7-8, Sierra Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Middle School serves the northeast part of Parker, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 47 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 10.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Middle School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every great dream begins with a dreamer.'
School Rankings
Sierra Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Middle School's ranking?
Sierra Middle School is ranked #584 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sagewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Middle School?
805 students attend Sierra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sierra Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra Middle School offer ?
Sierra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Middle School part of?
Sierra Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The teachers are really rude and the security is crap.
5 10/10/2025
Both my boys have enjoyed Sierra. They love the teachers.
5 10/10/2025
This school is great!
3 10/10/2025
The teachers at this school are rude and do not care about students' success.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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