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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.47, 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
#576 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Middle School's ranking?
Sierra Middle School is ranked #576 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sagewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Middle School?
779 students attend Sierra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sierra Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sierra Middle School offer ?
Sierra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sierra Middle School part of?
Sierra Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
3 3/20/2020
The teachers at this school are rude and do not care about students' success.
5 1/20/2020
Im so glad I got to send my mistake to this prison. Now he can't annoy me while trying to get a burger. So convenient I thought it was made by god until I realized this is satan playground. Love the idea for the pit of sadness underneath the bathroom.
5 4/16/2018
This school is great!
5 6/10/2017
Both my boys have enjoyed Sierra. They love the teachers.
2 4/27/2015
The teachers are really rude and the security is crap.
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