Holmes Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Holmes Middle School or West 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
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Top Rankings
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West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 502 students in grades 6-8, Holmes 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 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, West 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
502 students
168 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1285 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
58
Grade 7 Students
166
58
Grade 8 Students
156
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
36%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
63%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
