For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 575 students in 80542, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 80542, CO is Mead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 80542 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80542, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80542, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mead Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4446
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4446
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80542, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80542, CO include Mead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80542?
1 public middle schools are located in 80542.
What is the racial composition of students in 80542?
80542 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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