Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Altona Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altona Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Altona Middle School's student population of 741 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altona Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altona Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altona Middle School's ranking?
Altona Middle School is ranked #216 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Altona Middle School often compared to?
Altona Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Altona Middle School?
741 students attend Altona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Altona Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altona Middle School?
Altona Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altona Middle School offer ?
Altona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altona Middle School part of?
Altona Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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