Southern Hills Middle School serves 482 students in grades 6-8.
Southern Hills Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southern Hills Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Hills Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southern Hills Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Hills Middle School's ranking?
Southern Hills Middle School is ranked #59 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Southern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Southern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Southern Hills Middle School?
482 students attend Southern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southern Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Hills Middle School offer ?
Southern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Hills Middle School part of?
Southern Hills Middle School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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