Middle Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools district in Colorado is home to 7 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools exhibit a wide range of performance, with some standouts like Rocky Top Middle School and Westlake Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others like Thornton Middle School and Northglenn Middle School struggle to meet state averages.

The top-performing schools, Rocky Top and Westlake, boast impressive test scores, with over 50% proficiency in CMAS English Language Arts and Math. These schools also maintain 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and have relatively low dropout rates. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have proficiency rates often below 20%, suggesting a significant gap in educational outcomes within the district.

Interestingly, the performance of the schools seems to be closely tied to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with the schools serving higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch generally performing worse. This disparity highlights the need for the district to address the unique challenges faced by its lower-performing schools and ensure more equitable access to quality education for all students in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.