Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Mesa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.47, 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
#685 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Mesa Middle School is ranked #685 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
850 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mesa Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 1/22/2021
Ive going to the school for the past few months and I enjoy it highly! The staff sometimes is a little impatient but other than that it's great!
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