Serving 306 students in grades 6-8, Brush 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 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brush Middle School's student population of 306 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brush Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brush Middle School often compared to?
Brush Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Morgan Middle School, Brush High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Brush Middle School?
306 students attend Brush Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brush Middle School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush Middle School?
Brush Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brush Middle School offer ?
Brush Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brush Middle School part of?
Brush Middle School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush.
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