Serving 301 students in grades 4-8, Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Middle School's student population of 301 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Middle School is 0.25, 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
#147 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Middle School is ranked #147 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Middle School, Escalante Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Middle School?
301 students attend Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mountain Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Middle School?
Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain Middle School offer ?
Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Mountain Middle School part of?
Mountain Middle School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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