For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 371 students in 80751, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 80751, CO is Sterling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 80751 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80751, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80751, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Pawnee Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
80751, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smith High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Grades: K-1
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80751, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80751, CO include Sterling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80751?
1 public middle schools are located in 80751.
What is the racial composition of students in 80751?
80751 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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