Serving 139 students in grades 8, South 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 5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Middle School's ranking?
South Middle School is ranked #1731 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
139 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Middle School part of?
South Middle School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is South Middle School located?
South Middle School is located in the Lynn Knoll neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Lynn Knoll.
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