Century Middle School

13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Century 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 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Century Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
827 students
This chart displays total students of Century Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Century Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Century Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Century Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Century 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 Century Middle School is 0.60, 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)
#1161 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Century Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Century 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.
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Century 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)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Century Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Century Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Century Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Century Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Century Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Century Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Century Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Century Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Century 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
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Century 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
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Century 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Middle School's ranking?
Century Middle School is ranked #1161 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Century Middle School often compared to?
Century Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shadow Ridge Middle School, Rocky Top Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School?
827 students attend Century Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Century Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Middle School?
Century Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Century Middle School offer ?
Century Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Century Middle School part of?
Century Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2019
I really enjoyed Century Middle School while I was there from 6th-8th grade. Every school had its ups and downs, but the teachers and staff without a drought are amazing. They are always working with you and help when needed. To be fair, some may say they don't like it, but mainly because of the students. People are going to mean no matter what and you can't stop that. But I give the school a 5 star reviewed because my experience was just amazing. Thank you :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Izabelle Torrez
5   9/19/2011
Good school with above average teachers. Nice facilities, would like to see a football program
- Posted by Parent - chuck
2   1/25/2011
I went to Century Middle School for 7th & 8th grade, and I would not recommend this school to anyone. Ask any of the previous students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - blahh

Review Century Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Quick Links