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Mountain Ridge Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 1052 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 21, 2011

My kids have thrived at this school. It's true there is little communication between parents and teachers, but that is how it should be in middle school! I am glad that my kids are learning to take responsibility for their own schooling, and not rely on me to tell them when their next project is due. The parent portal provides detailed information on schedules and assignments so parents can be as hands-on, or -off, as they want. My kids' teachers have always been responsive when I email them if I need further information. We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2011

I continue to hear wonderful comments about the students, programs, activities, and staff! I find it odd that the community does not support school funding! Who supported them during their educational years? The staff should be commended on making the AYP year after year, but with class sizes increasing this might change. Celebrate your success and plan for the future needs!


Posted October 3, 2009

The community support and also the individual support found within the staff is incredible. It is an incredible school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

The real picture in this middle school is there is no communication between the school and parents. The counselors need better training for 'today's kids'. There is not enough supervision after school, so there tends to be lots of student fights. The office help borders on rude. Judgements are made quickly towards students and parents. Do not recommend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2008

Really good school. Challenging, positive, safe and fun! Would be a five, but we have problems with communication with one teacher. Also, the parking lot design is terrible for pick up time after school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2004

Great new school. Great teachers.
—Submitted by 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 53% in 2012.

489 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

489 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

489 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%
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.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
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%
Female83%
Male85%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian76%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial75%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible64%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian92%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial94%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Free lunch eligible72%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)34%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%

Writing

All Students86%
Female92%
Male79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian88%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial88%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Free lunch eligible72%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian89%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial84%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian89%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial88%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible70%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)43%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%

Science

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian89%
Hispanic48%
Multiracial60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Writing

All Students75%
Female85%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian89%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial88%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
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 85% 61%
Hispanic 7% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
Black 2% 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 4%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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10590 Monte Vista Way
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Phone: (303) 387-1800

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