Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Vikan 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 10% (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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vikan Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vikan 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 Vikan Middle School is 0.45, 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
#1626 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vikan Middle School's ranking?
Vikan Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vikan Middle School often compared to?
Vikan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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 Vikan Middle School?
565 students attend Vikan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Vikan Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vikan Middle School?
Vikan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vikan Middle School offer ?
Vikan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vikan Middle School part of?
Vikan Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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