For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 768 students in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shaw Heights are John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Shaw Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO include John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Shaw Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster?
the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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