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Preston Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 756 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 30, 2012

My family has experience with other schools in the district and just happened to move within the Preston boundaries. This is the first school I have been excited about in terms of preparing my child for the future. From innovative classroom strategies such as flipped classrooms to video gaming and Lego robotics, Preston is preparing students to be successful leaders. Preston is an outstanding school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2012

I have had 2 chidren attend this school and I have also subbed at other schools in the district. This school by far is the best all around school choice. The kids are more prepared for high school. especially in math and science then the kids at the alternative middle school. I would challenge a parent to talk to the high school and see which schools better prepare the kids for the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2012

Very unimpressed-I regret going to preston. I do not feel very secure and safe at preston. Some of the teachers are ok. I felt that i wasnt very academically challenged and I didnt feel like i learned much. The Science program impeticular isnt very challenging. I thought it was supposed to be a STEM school but i didnt see any difference from any other school. I am not happy with Preston


Posted October 10, 2010

I have worked at 5 schools in my career and Preston ranks lowest. The principal and vice principal are both very weak leaders. They are motivated by the amount of money a parent makes and the rich kids get away with everything. There is a lot of bullying and it is accepted by the principals. There are very rich and enabled students there who are lacking love and discipline at home. I would look elsewhere for a school
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

We think Preston is a great school! Our son attends there and the teachers are very good at individually challenging each student according to their learning abilities. The band program is excellent as well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2008

At Preston, bullies never get punished, even repeat offenders, so there is a significant problem. Several victims have spoken out, but all that happens is that the counselors talk with the victims. The bullies are left alone to do as they please.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

Preston Jr. High, is a wonderful school for any child to get the start of their education. We moved here from Buffalo NY, 3 years ago and I would of never found a school as dedicated to the students as this one. The teachers, staff and parent involvment is out of this world! My daughter had a problem going to a new school and the counselors and teachers invited her right in. Sports and activites that the children can be involved in are fantastic. Everyone will have a great experience as we have!
—Submitted by Marcy, a parent


Posted February 23, 2005

I think that Preston is a wonderful school. My family ust moved here and my daughter is loving it. She is getting challenged, she is doing tons of extracurricular activities and I am always up-to-date on what is going on at school. Im very pleased with Preston. I was shocked at the freedom and choices the kids had.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2004

great school wonderful for my child.
—Submitted by lisa lemur, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)35%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Free lunch eligible76%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)35%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%

Writing

All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Free lunch eligible65%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%

Writing

All Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%

Reading

All Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Free lunch eligible71%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%

Science

All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%

Writing

All Students80%
Female91%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible61%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 61%
Hispanic 9% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Black 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4901 Corbett Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Phone: (970) 488-7300

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