Niver Creek Middle School serves 715 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% 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
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)28%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
79%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Niver Creek Middle School?
715 students attend Niver Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Niver Creek Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niver Creek Middle School?
Niver Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Niver Creek Middle School offer ?
Niver Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Niver Creek Middle School part of?
Niver Creek Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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