Skoglund Middle School

550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 124 students in grades 6-8, Skoglund 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Skoglund Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Center, CO, covering approximately 335.2 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11.2 miles, with the furthest point being 21.1 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 20-30 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Skoglund Middle School's student population of 124 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Skoglund Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skoglund Middle School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1636 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
90%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%
White
7%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.19

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skoglund Middle School's ranking?
Skoglund Middle School is ranked #1636 out of 1,748 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skoglund Middle School?
124 students attend Skoglund Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Skoglund Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skoglund Middle School?
Skoglund Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skoglund Middle School offer ?
Skoglund Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skoglund Middle School part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Skoglund Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Center, CO, covering approximately 335.2 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11.2 miles, with the furthest point being 21.1 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 20-30 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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