Serving 210 students in grades 8, Rachel B. Noel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)14%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
36%
Black
26%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Rachel B. Noel Middle School?
210 students attend Rachel B. Noel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rachel B. Noel Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel B. Noel Middle School?
Rachel B. Noel Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rachel B. Noel Middle School offer ?
Rachel B. Noel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Rachel B. Noel Middle School part of?
Rachel B. Noel Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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