Serving 376 students in grades 6-8, Iver C. Ranum 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1776 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
85%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iver C. Ranum Middle School's ranking?
Iver C. Ranum Middle School is ranked #1776 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Iver C. Ranum Middle School?
376 students attend Iver C. Ranum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Iver C. Ranum Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iver C. Ranum Middle School?
Iver C. Ranum Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Iver C. Ranum Middle School offer ?
Iver C. Ranum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Iver C. Ranum Middle School part of?
Iver C. Ranum Middle School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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