For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,305 students in 80234, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO are Silver Hills Middle School and Vantage Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80234 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80234, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80234, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #22.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
80234, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 976 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO include Silver Hills Middle School and Vantage Point.
How many public middle schools are located in 80234?
2 public middle schools are located in 80234.
What is the racial composition of students in 80234?
80234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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