Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Shaw Heights 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 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 87% 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: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shaw Heights Middle School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1679 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
79%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Heights Middle School's ranking?
Shaw Heights Middle School is ranked #1679 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Shaw Heights Middle School often compared to?
Shaw Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colorado Sports Leadership Academy, Colorado Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
564 students attend Shaw Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Shaw Heights Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shaw Heights Middle School offer ?
Shaw Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shaw Heights Middle School part of?
Shaw Heights Middle School is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaw Heights Middle School located?
Shaw Heights Middle School is located in the Shaw Heights neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw Heights.
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