Wayne Carle Middle School serves 528 students in grades 6-8.
Wayne Carle Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne Carle Middle School's student population of 528 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wayne Carle Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Wayne Carle Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1082 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
18%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
74%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Wayne Carle Middle School's ranking?
Wayne Carle Middle School is ranked #1082 out of 1,734 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Wayne Carle Middle School?
528 students attend Wayne Carle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wayne Carle Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Carle Middle School?
Wayne Carle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Carle Middle School offer ?
Wayne Carle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wayne Carle Middle School part of?
Wayne Carle Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
October 20, 2023 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day 8th Graders
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day 6th & 7th Grade
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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