Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, Coal Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal Ridge Middle School's student population of 727 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Ridge Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Hawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Coal Ridge Middle School is ranked #878 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Coal Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firestone Charter Academy, Thunder Valley Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Ridge Middle School?
727 students attend Coal Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Coal Ridge Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal Ridge Middle School?
Coal Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Ridge Middle School offer ?
Coal Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coal Ridge Middle School part of?
Coal Ridge Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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