Skoglund Middle School
Tel:
(719)754-2232
- Skoglund Middle School serves 121 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Skoglund Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Skoglund Middle School's student population of 121 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 121 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Skoglund Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Skoglund Middle School is 0.17, which is less than 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 | #1120 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 7% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Center Consolidated No. 26 Jt. of the count School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Skoglund Middle School is The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sargent Junior High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Haskin Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Center The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
0.0 miles
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719)754-2859 0.0 9-12 6 - Center Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
0.0 miles
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Center, CO 81125
(719)754-2232 0.0 9-12 167 - Center Center Virtual Academy Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
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Center, CO 81125
(719)754-3442 0.0 9-12 11 - Center Haskin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
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550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719)754-3982 0.0 PK-5 330 - Monte Vista Sargent Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 195 students
5.2 miles
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719)852-4024 5.2 K-6 195
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