Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Skinner 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 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Skinner 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 Skinner Middle School is 0.57, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skinner Middle School?
631 students attend Skinner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Skinner Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skinner Middle School?
Skinner Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skinner Middle School offer ?
Skinner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Skinner Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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