Serving 855 students in grades 6-8, Rodger Quist 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rodger Quist Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rodger Quist Middle School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Rodger Quist Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rodger Quist Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodger Quist Middle School's ranking?
Rodger Quist Middle School is ranked #1212 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rodger Quist Middle School often compared to?
Rodger Quist Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School, Otho E Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rodger Quist Middle School?
855 students attend Rodger Quist Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rodger Quist Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% 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 Rodger Quist Middle School?
Rodger Quist Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rodger Quist Middle School offer ?
Rodger Quist Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rodger Quist Middle School part of?
Rodger Quist Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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