Wheat Ridge Middle School serves 352 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)74%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
19%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Wheat Ridge Middle School?
352 students attend Wheat Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wheat Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheat Ridge Middle School?
Wheat Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheat Ridge Middle School offer ?
Wheat Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wheat Ridge Middle School part of?
Wheat Ridge Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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