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West Middle School

5151 South Holly
Littleton, CO 80121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,062 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 32% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 1,062 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,062 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.51, 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)
#271 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West 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.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West 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 West Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of West 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
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West 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
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West 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 West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #271 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
1,062 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Middle School part of?
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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