Rishel Middle School serves 125 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Rishel Middle School?
125 students attend Rishel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rishel Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rishel Middle School?
Rishel Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rishel Middle School offer ?
Rishel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Rishel Middle School part of?
Rishel Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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