Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Mandalay 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mandalay Middle School's student population of 476 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mandalay 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 Mandalay Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1027 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Mandalay Middle School's ranking?
Mandalay Middle School is ranked #1027 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mandalay Middle School?
476 students attend Mandalay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mandalay Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandalay Middle School?
Mandalay Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mandalay Middle School offer ?
Mandalay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mandalay Middle School part of?
Mandalay Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mandalay Middle School located?
Mandalay Middle School is located in the West Central Westminster neighborhood of Broomfield, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in West Central Westminster.
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