Serving 139 students in grades 8, South 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
South Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
139 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is South Middle School part of?
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