Moore Middle School (Closed 2024)

8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Moore 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 14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
269 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1356 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
39%
36%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
54%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moore Middle School's ranking?
Moore Middle School is ranked #1356 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Moore Middle School?
269 students attend Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Moore Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moore Middle School?
Moore Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moore Middle School offer ?
Moore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moore Middle School part of?
Moore Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Moore Middle School located?
Moore Middle School is located in the West Westminster neighborhood of Arvada, CO.

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