Buchanan Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
34%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)73%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
8%
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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
214 students attend Buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Buchanan Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Buchanan Middle School offer ?
Buchanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Buchanan Middle School part of?
Buchanan Middle School is part of Wray Rd-2 School District.
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