Serving 663 students in grades 6-8, Kearney 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kearney Middle School's student population of 663 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney Middle School is 0.20, 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
#1731 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney Middle School's ranking?
Kearney Middle School is ranked #1731 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kearney Middle School often compared to?
Kearney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kearney Middle School?
663 students attend Kearney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kearney Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney Middle School?
Kearney Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kearney Middle School offer ?
Kearney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kearney Middle School part of?
Kearney Middle School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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