Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Public 6-8

 3002 East Trilby Road
       Fort Collins, CO  80528-9620


(970) 488-5400

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 481 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,120 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Asian:
10.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 9 ranked middle schools in the Poudre School District R-1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Asian (10.4%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 18.3. 7 middle schools in the Poudre School District R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is $13,120. 7 middle schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School 14th of 481 Colorado public middle schools. (See Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 12th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 91.45 20th 360 94.4%
2008 89.63 23rd 362 93.6%
2009 89.74 24th 377 93.6%
2010 90.92 21st 409 94.9%
2011 93.16 16th 422 96.2%
2012 94.50 13th 425 96.9%
2013 94.70 13th 454 97.1%
2014 94.37 15th 461 96.7%
2015 88.06 34th 436 92.2%
2016 90.92 25th 400 93.8%
2017 92.51 22nd 424 94.8%
2018 92.70 21st 418 95.0%
2019 95.70 15th 458 96.7%
2021 96.45 13th 369 96.5%
2022 95.47 16th 448 96.4%
2023 95.91 14th 480 97.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.38 21st 315 93.3%
2019 95.40 8th 352 97.7%
2021 96.45 6th 254 97.6%
2022 93.99 10th 326 96.9%
2023 95.59 8th 363 97.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.99 12th 121 90.1%
2019 71.81 25th 134 81.3%
2022 75.11 19th 93 79.6%
2023 78.26 16th 125 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.04 15th 317 95.3%
2019 93.78 18th 343 94.8%
2021 90.61 19th 249 92.4%
2022 92.29 19th 328 94.2%
2023 92.61 19th 356 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.68 5th 16 68.8%
2019 78.10 5th 25 80.0%
2022 82.52 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.83 4th 220 98.2%
2021 98.84 3rd 83 96.4%
2023 92.66 14th 198 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.76 20th 199 89.9%
2019 88.01 20th 283 92.9%
2021 89.79 12th 203 94.1%
2022 88.75 18th 265 93.2%
2023 90.36 16th 286 94.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Friday, January 10, 2020

Open Quote Kinard has really awesome teachers that are super nice. The teachers really encourage you to do your best and try hard. You have a whole other window of opportunities opened up to you by going there. All the kids and faculty really enjoy working/going to Kinard. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Open Quote This school does nothing but test students! My child (6th grade) averages a test every day! The kids get really good at taking tests but they are not well prepared for high school or college (or real life!). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 191 2 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 389 9 14 11 5 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 662 11 19 28 4 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 708 7 26 36 4 n/a n/a 0 781
2009 771 5 35 40 5 n/a n/a 0 856
2010 693 8 68 27 4 n/a n/a 0 800
2011 682 4 44 27 0 0 24 0 781
2012 650 4 50 33 2 0 22 0 761
2013 644 10 57 37 3 0 24 0 775
2014 622 9 80 35 2 0 26 0 774
2015 636 13 83 38 1 0 36 0 807
2016 650 10 80 48 0 0 34 0 822
2017 641 11 69 55 1 0 29 0 806
2018 647 4 76 51 4 0 31 0 813
2019 659 3 70 61 4 0 32 0 829
2020 659 4 69 61 3 1 43 0 840
2021 625 5 60 69 2 1 52 0 814
2022 621 9 72 74 2 1 51 0 830
2023 556 9 78 67 0 0 38 0 748

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

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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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 209 10.7 19.5 9.1
2006 428 23.9 17.9 7.7
2007 724 36.2 20.0 9.3
2008 781 38.8 20.1 8.6
2009 856 43.6 19.6 7.1
2010 800 41.8 19.1 6.6
2011 781 37.6 20.7 6
2012 761 38.0 20.0 7.5
2013 775 38.8 19.9 7
2014 774 37.7 20.5 6.8
2015 807 38.0 21.2 8.4
2016 822 40.0 20.5 8.9
2017 806 41.2 19.5 9.3
2018 813 40.6 20.0 8.6
2019 829 42.3 19.5 8.8
2020 840 42.6 19.6 8.6
2021 814 43.8 18.5 6.3
2022 830 43.6 19.0 6.1
2023 748 40.7 18.3 7.2

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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 209 10.7 19.5 9.1
2006 428 23.9 17.9 7.7
2007 724 36.2 20.0 9.3
2008 781 38.8 20.1 8.6
2009 856 43.6 19.6 7.1
2010 800 41.8 19.1 6.6
2011 781 37.6 20.7 6
2012 761 38.0 20.0 7.5
2013 775 38.8 19.9 7
2014 774 37.7 20.5 6.8
2015 807 38.0 21.2 8.4
2016 822 40.0 20.5 8.9
2017 806 41.2 19.5 9.3
2018 813 40.6 20.0 8.6
2019 829 42.3 19.5 8.8
2020 840 42.6 19.6 8.6
2021 814 43.8 18.5 6.3
2022 830 43.6 19.0 6.1
2023 748 40.7 18.3 7.2

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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,855
2020 $10,719
2021 $11,964
2022 $13,120

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 14th of 480 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)8181.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)57.756.6
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)7278.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)46.944.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)80.368.6
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)5757.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)77.859.9
 17.9%
   7th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)46.541.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)54.767.7
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)45.246.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)73.580.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)59.958.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)72.775.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.553.5
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)78.676.6
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School)74.271.3
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   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 Students829748
 9.8%
African American39
 200%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian7078
 11.4%
Hispanic6167
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White659556
 15.6%
Two or More Races3238
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%7.2%
 1.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 748 students attended Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School.

Students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School are 74% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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