Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Centennial 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
54 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Centennial Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centennial Middle School offer ?
Centennial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Centennial Middle School part of?
Centennial Middle School is part of Centennial School District No. R-1.
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