Southern Hills Middle School

1500 Knox Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Southern Hills Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Southern Hills Middle School's student population of 493 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
493 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Southern Hills Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Hills Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#44 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Hills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
75%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Hills Middle School's ranking?
Southern Hills Middle School is ranked #44 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Southern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Southern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Southern Hills Middle School?
493 students attend Southern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southern Hills Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Hills Middle School offer ?
Southern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Hills Middle School part of?
Southern Hills Middle School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Southern Hills Middle School located?
Southern Hills Middle School is located in the Table Mesa neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Table Mesa.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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