Southern Hills Middle School
Tel:
(720)561-3400
- Southern Hills Middle School serves 559 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Southern Hills Middle School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southern Hills Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southern Hills Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #41 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southern Hills Middle School is Fairview High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Summit Middle Charter School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Community Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boulder Fairview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2178 students
0.2 miles
1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3100 0.2 9-12 2178 - Boulder Community Montessori School Grades: PK-6 | 313 students
0.6 miles
805 Gillaspie Dr
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3700 0.6 PK-6 313 - Boulder Summit Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
0.6 miles
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3900 0.6 6-8 354 - Boulder Mesa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 288 students
0.8 miles
1575 Lehigh Street
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3000 0.8 K-5 288 - Boulder Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 438 students
1.0 miles
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3500 1.0 K-5 438
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