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Sierra Middle School

6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 779 students in grades 7-8, Sierra Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sierra Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
779 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sierra Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.47, 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)
#576 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sierra Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra Middle School 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.
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra Middle School 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)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sierra Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sierra Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sierra Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sierra Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sierra Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Middle School 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
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra Middle School 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.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is Sierra Middle School's ranking?
Sierra Middle School is ranked #576 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sagewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Middle School?
779 students attend Sierra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sierra Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sierra Middle School offer ?
Sierra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sierra Middle School part of?
Sierra Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Reviews
3   3/20/2020
The teachers at this school are rude and do not care about students' success.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Megan
5   1/20/2020
Im so glad I got to send my mistake to this prison. Now he can't annoy me while trying to get a burger. So convenient I thought it was made by god until I realized this is satan playground. Love the idea for the pit of sadness underneath the bathroom.
- Posted by Parent - Karen
5   4/16/2018
This school is great!
- Posted by Parent - Person Person
5   6/10/2017
Both my boys have enjoyed Sierra. They love the teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Carter
2   4/27/2015
The teachers are really rude and the security is crap.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mytow

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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