Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Otho E Stuart 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Otho E Stuart Middle School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otho E Stuart 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1392 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
34%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otho E Stuart Middle School's ranking?
Otho E Stuart Middle School is ranked #1392 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Otho E Stuart Middle School often compared to?
Otho E Stuart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School?
791 students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Otho E Stuart Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Otho E Stuart Middle School offer ?
Otho E Stuart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Otho E Stuart Middle School part of?
Otho E Stuart Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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