Serving 24 students in grades 7-8, Lone Star 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Star Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lone Star Middle School's student population of 24 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lone Star Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?
24 students attend Lone Star Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lone Star Middle School students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lone Star Middle School offer ?
Lone Star Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lone Star Middle School part of?
Lone Star Middle School is part of Lone Star School District No. 101.
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