Serving 723 students in grades 6-8, Lesher Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lesher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lesher Middle School's student population of 723 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lesher Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lesher Middle School is 0.46, 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
#351 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lesher Middle School's ranking?
Lesher Middle School is ranked #351 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lesher Middle School often compared to?
Lesher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lesher Middle School?
723 students attend Lesher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lesher Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lesher Middle School?
Lesher Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lesher Middle School offer ?
Lesher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lesher Middle School part of?
Lesher Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Lesher Middle School located?
Lesher Middle School is located in the University Acres neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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