Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 0.42, 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.
What is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's ranking?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is ranked #71 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School often compared to?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Preston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
766 students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offer ?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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