Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Preston 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Preston Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
BE PRESENT | BE SAFE | BE KIND
School Rankings
Preston Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Middle School is 0.40, 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
#320 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Preston Middle School's ranking?
Preston Middle School is ranked #320 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Preston Middle School often compared to?
Preston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinard Core Knowledge 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 33% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Preston Middle School?
549 students attend Preston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Preston Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preston Middle School?
Preston Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Preston Middle School offer ?
Preston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston Middle School part of?
Preston Middle School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
School Reviews
4 3/20/2020
It's great if you get the right classes and teachers but if you don't, it can be not fun.
2 7/14/2009
Bullies run rampant in this school. The one specific situation I would like to relay is that a gang of students who, over the years, repeatedly bullied individual students for their ethnic appearance, was very well-protected by the administration in numerous instances. They did not suffer any consequences for having attacked and terrified individual students. These attacks continued even after the administration was notified repeatedly.
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