Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics

290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics's student population of 400 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#467 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
35%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
63%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics's ranking?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics is ranked #467 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics often compared to?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academicsis often viewed alongside schools like Nevin Platt Middle School, Southern Hills Middle School, Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics?
400 students attend Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics offer ?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics part of?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics located?
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics is located in the Keewayden neighborhood of Boulder, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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