For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,596 students in 80602, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO are Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80602 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80602, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80602, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Top Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Rodger Quist Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO include Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80602?
3 public middle schools are located in 80602.
What is the racial composition of students in 80602?
80602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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