Serving 822 students in grades 7-8, Ranch View Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranch View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ranch View Middle School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ranch View Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranch View Middle School is 0.39, 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
#155 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranch View Middle School's ranking?
Ranch View Middle School is ranked #155 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ranch View Middle School often compared to?
Ranch View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ranch View Middle School?
822 students attend Ranch View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ranch View Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranch View Middle School?
Ranch View Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ranch View Middle School offer ?
Ranch View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ranch View Middle School part of?
Ranch View Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Ranch View Middle School located?
Ranch View Middle School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
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