Place Middle School serves 307 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
34%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Place Middle School?
307 students attend Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Place Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Place Middle School?
Place Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Place Middle School offer ?
Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Place Middle School part of?
Place Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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