Serving 916 students in grades 6-8, Rodger Quist 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rodger Quist Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rodger Quist Middle School's student population of 916 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rodger Quist Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rodger Quist Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
52%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodger Quist Middle School's ranking?
Rodger Quist Middle School is ranked #1332 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rodger Quist Middle School often compared to?
Rodger Quist Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School, Otho E Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Rodger Quist Middle School?
916 students attend Rodger Quist Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rodger Quist Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rodger Quist Middle School?
Rodger Quist Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rodger Quist Middle School offer ?
Rodger Quist Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rodger Quist Middle School part of?
Rodger Quist Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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