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Shadow Ridge Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1050 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 20, 2012

My review is regarding Special needs students. I had two autistic children attend Shawdow Ridge, four years apart. Both were promised the help, support and safety that any child deserve and BOTH were completely failed by the staff, principal and safety officer to the point that both were pulled from this school due to fear for their safety. Student bullying is out of control. The safety officer filed charges against my older boy because he hit back when a group of bullies were hitting him. I asked the principal for support with my younger son, she told me "it's his problem and he needs to deal with it". The staff and safety personel at this school need serious training before they should be allowed to work with special need children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2012

100% agree with the review from July 3, 2012. From the reviews from the students below, I can understand why they love it so much. The staff themselves think they are still in high school and act like it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2012

I have had kids at this school for 5 years and I can't wait for my kids to get out of it. I hate it! I feel like I am an inconvience when I call most of the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2010

this school is great everyone there welcomes you in the learning environment. I love the principle she is amazing
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2009

I love this school Im in 8th grade and the teachers are so cool. we have a thing called web and its for 8th graders only so we can help the new 6th graders find thare newrooms. also we have CIA .
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 22, 2007

This school is great! I love it here it is really laid back.The teachers are fun.Every day I look forward to going to school.Thank you Shadow Ridge for making me like school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2007

Great school, really truly great. My child went from a C student to an A student there. Thank you Shadow Ridge Middle School
—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 61% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
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.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
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.

360 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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 Students60%
Female59%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian67%
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible70%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%

Reading

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian67%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligible70%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students41%
Female50%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian56%
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible26%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
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 Students46%
Female50%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian67%
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligible32%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%

Reading

All Students62%
Female72%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian61%
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Writing

All Students49%
Female63%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian56%
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible32%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
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 Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligible68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Science

All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%

Writing

All Students45%
Female58%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
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 63% 61%
Hispanic 30% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%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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12551 Holly St
Thornton, CO 80602
Phone: (720) 972-5040

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