East Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend East Middle School or South 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
Top Rankings
East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, East 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 139 students in grades 8, South 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 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
8
Total Students
840 students
139 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1731 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 6 Students
237
-
Grade 7 Students
284
-
Grade 8 Students
319
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
72%
71%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
