Clear Creek High School is a public secondary institution in the Clear Creek School District in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It serves students in Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Silver Plume, Empire, Berthoud Falls, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, and parts of Evergreen.
Serving 87 students in grades 7-8, Clear Creek 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Clear Creek Middle School's student population of 87 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1214 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golddigger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Creek Middle School's ranking?
Clear Creek Middle School is ranked #1214 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clear Creek Middle School often compared to?
Clear Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King-murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?
87 students attend Clear Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Clear Creek Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clear Creek Middle School offer ?
Clear Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Creek Middle School part of?
Clear Creek Middle School is part of Clear Creek School District No. Re-1.
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