Wheat Ridge Middle School serves 352 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)74%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Wheat Ridge Middle School?
352 students attend Wheat Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wheat Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheat Ridge Middle School?
Wheat Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheat Ridge Middle School offer ?
Wheat Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wheat Ridge Middle School part of?
Wheat Ridge Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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