Serving 1,116 students in grades 6-8, Cimarron Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 25% 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: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cimarron Middle School's student population of 1,116 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cimarron Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron Middle School is 0.42, 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
#633 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimarron Middle School's ranking?
Cimarron Middle School is ranked #633 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cimarron Middle School often compared to?
Cimarron Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sagewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cimarron Middle School?
1,116 students attend Cimarron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cimarron Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cimarron Middle School?
Cimarron Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cimarron Middle School offer ?
Cimarron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cimarron Middle School part of?
Cimarron Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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