Colorado Skies Academy vs. Sierra Middle School
Should you attend Colorado Skies Academy or Sierra Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Skies Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 779 students in grades 7-8, Sierra Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
177 students
779 students
% Male | % Female
86% | 14%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#576 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
71
-
Grade 7 Students
63
388
Grade 8 Students
43
391
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
16%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
61%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
