Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Barone Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barone Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Barone Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barone Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barone Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barone Middle School's ranking?
Barone Middle School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Barone Middle School?
168 students attend Barone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Barone Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barone Middle School?
Barone Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barone Middle School offer ?
Barone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barone Middle School part of?
Barone Middle School is part of Meeker School District Re1.
School Reviews
5 3/25/2020
This school is pretty fun, theirs amazing teachers and amazing students.
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