Serving 151 students in grades 6-8, Wyatt Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
35%
Black
20%
5%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Wyatt Academy Middle School?
151 students attend Wyatt Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wyatt Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyatt Academy Middle School?
Wyatt Academy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wyatt Academy Middle School offer ?
Wyatt Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wyatt Academy Middle School part of?
Wyatt Academy Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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