Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology 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 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology's student population of 613 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology 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 North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology is 0.52, 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
#1753 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
67%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology's ranking?
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology is ranked #1753 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology often compared to?
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology?
613 students attend North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology?
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology offer ?
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology part of?
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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