Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Olathe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Olathe Middle School's ranking?
Olathe Middle School is ranked #1486 out of 1,779 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Olathe Middle School?
239 students attend Olathe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olathe Middle School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Middle School?
Olathe Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olathe Middle School offer ?
Olathe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Olathe Middle School part of?
Olathe Middle School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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