Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Heritage 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 30% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
414 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Heritage Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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