West Middle School

Public 6-8

 5151 South Holly
       Greenwood Village, CO  80121-2101


(720) 554-5100

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 481 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,039 Help


Students who attend West Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cherry Creek High School

Feeder schools for West Middle School:

Elementary:    Cherry Hills Village Elementary School
    Greenwood Elementary School
    Heritage Elementary School
    Holly Hills Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,062

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Compare Details West Middle School ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Middle School is 17.8. 9 middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Middle School is $14,039, which is the 3rd highest among 12 middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middle School 49th of 481 Colorado public middle schools. (See West Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 31st of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.88 23rd 336 93.2%
2005 89.06 18th 340 94.7%
2006 88.65 24th 346 93.1%
2007 88.31 25th 360 93.1%
2008 86.34 36th 362 90.1%
2009 84.05 47th 377 87.5%
2010 86.92 38th 409 90.7%
2011 86.86 35th 422 91.7%
2012 85.45 48th 425 88.7%
2013 89.32 33rd 454 92.7%
2014 90.18 31st 461 93.3%
2015 89.90 28th 436 93.6%
2016 84.05 42nd 400 89.5%
2017 83.41 48th 424 88.7%
2018 76.89 71st 418 83.0%
2019 86.67 45th 458 90.2%
2021 83.60 45th 369 87.8%
2022 84.02 52nd 448 88.4%
2023 87.21 49th 480 89.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.48 13th 14 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.50 86th 240 64.2%
2023 51.83 89th 241 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.06 46th 315 85.4%
2019 85.87 40th 352 88.6%
2021 79.31 36th 254 85.8%
2022 80.08 49th 326 85.0%
2023 83.21 50th 363 86.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.61 15th 121 87.6%
2019 72.56 24th 134 82.1%
2022 61.08 45th 93 51.6%
2023 47.71 81st 125 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.79 62nd 317 80.4%
2019 83.63 46th 343 86.6%
2021 77.30 46th 249 81.5%
2022 79.39 50th 328 84.8%
2023 83.46 44th 356 87.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.65 4th 16 75.0%
2019 56.37 12th 25 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 80th 165 51.5%
2019 63.25 64th 220 70.9%
2022 53.62 66th 169 60.9%
2023 73.16 34th 198 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 46th 199 76.9%
2019 80.13 37th 283 86.9%
2021 73.12 41st 203 79.8%
2022 72.94 55th 265 79.2%
2023 75.67 53rd 286 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 762 12 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1989 742 14 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1990 714 18 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1991 822 21 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1992 1074 25 22 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1141
1993 1134 22 20 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1207
1994 1208 30 35 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1306
1995 1233 23 45 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1355
1996 1233 23 45 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1355
1997 1249 23 45 72 1 n/a n/a 0 1390
1998 1206 21 50 67 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
1999 1191 21 45 69 1 n/a n/a 0 1327
2000 1198 25 60 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1357
2001 1186 22 60 105 3 n/a n/a 0 1376
2002 1190 33 48 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1350
2003 1190 33 48 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1350
2004 1213 43 50 80 1 n/a n/a 0 1387
2005 1132 43 52 90 4 n/a n/a 0 1321
2006 1067 48 49 90 8 n/a n/a 0 1262
2007 978 45 66 91 5 n/a n/a 0 1185
2008 962 53 62 110 4 n/a n/a 0 1191
2009 973 45 63 109 3 n/a n/a 0 1193
2010 914 39 65 116 5 n/a n/a 0 1139
2011 831 41 75 136 1 2 46 0 1132
2012 771 34 95 159 1 4 48 0 1112
2013 789 22 102 171 4 4 44 0 1136
2014 853 23 101 179 5 1 46 0 1208
2015 885 23 92 166 5 0 49 0 1220
2016 901 23 87 163 6 1 44 0 1225
2017 906 20 84 190 7 2 50 0 1259
2018 948 18 81 197 8 2 50 0 1304
2019 916 26 91 189 10 2 66 0 1300
2020 895 28 81 157 9 2 77 0 1249
2021 818 22 83 143 9 2 79 0 1156
2022 760 27 59 145 8 0 78 0 1077
2023 724 30 55 156 7 1 89 0 1062

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 794 41.8 18.9 n/a
1989 782 42.2 18.5 0.9
1990 762 43.7 17.4 1.4
1991 873 51.7 16.8 0
1992 1141 66.5 17.1 3.2
1993 1207 67.9 17.8 3.6
1994 1306 67.5 19.3 4.4
1995 1355 74.6 18.2 3.9
1996 1355 74.6 18.2 3.9
1997 1390 74.5 18.7 3.7
1998 1344 79.7 16.9 3.4
1999 1327 80.9 16.4 3
2000 1357 80.3 16.9 5.8
2001 1376 80.9 17.0 5.7
2002 1350 81.3 16.6 7.8
2003 1350 81.3 16.6 7.8
2004 1387 81.6 17.0 7.6
2005 1321 78.3 16.9 9.6
2006 1262 75.8 16.6 10.1
2007 1185 72.2 16.4 10.1
2008 1191 70.3 16.9 13.4
2009 1193 69.0 17.3 13.2
2010 1139 66.9 17.0 12.5
2011 1132 62.1 18.2 11.7
2012 1112 62.2 17.8 14.2
2013 1136 61.2 18.5 12.9
2014 1208 64.8 18.6 14.2
2015 1220 67.0 18.2 14.9
2016 1225 65.0 18.8 14.9
2017 1259 68.1 18.4 15.7
2018 1304 69.1 18.8 14.3
2019 1300 73.4 17.7 14.1
2020 1249 68.0 18.3 12.7
2021 1156 60.8 19.0 12
2022 1077 62.8 17.1 13.5
2023 1062 59.5 17.8 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 794 41.8 18.9 n/a
1989 782 42.2 18.5 0.9
1990 762 43.7 17.4 1.4
1991 873 51.7 16.8 0
1992 1141 66.5 17.1 3.2
1993 1207 67.9 17.8 3.6
1994 1306 67.5 19.3 4.4
1995 1355 74.6 18.2 3.9
1996 1355 74.6 18.2 3.9
1997 1390 74.5 18.7 3.7
1998 1344 79.7 16.9 3.4
1999 1327 80.9 16.4 3
2000 1357 80.3 16.9 5.8
2001 1376 80.9 17.0 5.7
2002 1350 81.3 16.6 7.8
2003 1350 81.3 16.6 7.8
2004 1387 81.6 17.0 7.6
2005 1321 78.3 16.9 9.6
2006 1262 75.8 16.6 10.1
2007 1185 72.2 16.4 10.1
2008 1191 70.3 16.9 13.4
2009 1193 69.0 17.3 13.2
2010 1139 66.9 17.0 12.5
2011 1132 62.1 18.2 11.7
2012 1112 62.2 17.8 14.2
2013 1136 61.2 18.5 12.9
2014 1208 64.8 18.6 14.2
2015 1220 67.0 18.2 14.9
2016 1225 65.0 18.8 14.9
2017 1259 68.1 18.4 15.7
2018 1304 69.1 18.8 14.3
2019 1300 73.4 17.7 14.1
2020 1249 68.0 18.3 12.7
2021 1156 60.8 19.0 12
2022 1077 62.8 17.1 13.5
2023 1062 59.5 17.8 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,916
2020 $12,364
2021 $12,283
2022 $14,039

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 480 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)6163.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)47.946.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (West Middle School)59.659
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)38.633.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)58.464.2
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.751.4
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (West Middle School)57.144.1
 13%
   7th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.334.1
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (West Middle School)58.965.1
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)44.344.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)65.568.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.450.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (West Middle School)70.854.9
 15.9%
   8th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)4744.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Middle School)61.365.4
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (West Middle School)61.953.1
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13001062
 18.3%
African American2630
 15.4%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian9155
 39.6%
Hispanic189156
 17.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White916724
 21%
Two or More Races6689
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%13.7%
 0.3%


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Students who attend West Middle School usually go on to attend Cherry Creek High School

West Middle School ranks 49th of 481 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at West Middle School are 68% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,062 students attended West Middle School.


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