Is Otho E Stuart Middle School a good school?

Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Otho E Stuart Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Otho E Stuart Middle School?

Students at Otho E Stuart Middle School are 52% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Otho E Stuart Middle School attend?

Students who attend Otho E Stuart Middle School usually go on to attend Prairie View High School

Otho E Stuart Middle School

Summary:

Otho E Stuart Middle School is a public middle school in Commerce City, Colorado, serving 791 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otho E Stuart Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on CMAS assessments, with only 23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 10.7% proficient or better in Math. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 271st and 418th out of 369 to 485 Colorado middle schools over the past 10 years, and has been rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado middle schools for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Vikan Middle School and Rodger Quist Middle School in the same district, as well as middle schools in the Denver Public Schools district, Otho E Stuart Middle School consistently underperforms academically and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a significant percentage of White students, is not reflected in its academic outcomes, as the school struggles to support the achievement of these subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022-7181

(720) 685-5500

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
418^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,294

Students who attend Otho E Stuart Middle School usually attend:

High:

Prairie View High School

Feeder schools for Otho E Stuart Middle School:

Elementary:	Henderson Elementary School
	Reunion Elementary School
	Second Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 791

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.6%

White:

34.1%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Compare Details Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks worse than 86.2% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.91. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otho E Stuart Middle School is $12,294. 3 middle schools in the School District 27J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otho E Stuart Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Otho E Stuart Middle School 418^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Otho E Stuart Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	20.41	344^th	409	15.9%
2011	30.26	314^th	422	25.6%
2012	23.75	335^th	425	21.2%
2013	23.69	363^rd	454	20.0%
2014	29.09	340^th	461	26.2%
2015	26.22	328^th	436	24.8%
2016	23.94	311^th	400	22.3%
2017	34.33	263^rd	424	38.0%
2018	32.66	271^st	418	35.2%
2019	21.46	356^th	458	22.3%
2021	28.23	271^st	369	26.6%
2022	20.64	347^th	448	22.5%
2023	17.03	391^st	480	18.5%
2024	13.91	418^th	485	13.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.46	137^th	222	38.3%
2019	27.38	185^th	240	22.9%
2021	42.45	62^nd	114	45.6%
2022	27.92	145^th	197	26.4%
2023	12.59	240^th	241	0.4%
2024	9.00	242^nd	244	0.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	39.35	184^th	315	41.6%
2019	21.83	277^th	352	21.3%
2021	22.08	211^th	254	16.9%
2022	17.44	271^st	326	16.9%
2023	14.62	310^th	363	14.6%
2024	11.90	317^th	350	9.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	54.01	65^th	121	46.3%
2019	19.96	127^th	134	5.2%
2024	9.96	119^th	126	5.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	19.93	255^th	317	19.6%
2019	17.53	283^rd	343	17.5%
2021	27.49	184^th	249	26.1%
2022	17.49	271^st	328	17.4%
2023	14.80	307^th	356	13.8%
2024	11.49	328^th	357	8.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	35.89	104^th	165	37.0%
2019	21.64	182^nd	220	17.3%
2022	20.41	143^rd	169	15.4%
2023	13.88	182^nd	198	8.1%
2024	13.32	185^th	199	7.0%

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Rank History for White students at Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	21.68	163^rd	199	18.1%
2019	16.14	246^th	283	13.1%
2021	15.34	188^th	203	7.4%
2022	12.44	240^th	265	9.4%
2023	16.40	243^rd	286	15.0%
2024	11.30	251^st	273	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Great teachers. And the school has been very well taken care of. Test scores have been going up in all courses. A great group of young diverse kids. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, September 25, 2011

i love this school some teachers are not the best but its very big and a great learning envoriment Close Quote

Enrollment information for Otho E Stuart Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	228	30	31	191	9	n/a	n/a	489
2011	269	21	23	212	3	0	18	546
2012	278	35	23	233	4	1	15	589
2013	261	29	15	256	3	1	19	584
2014	296	25	19	258	0	1	22	621
2015	311	20	30	297	4	0	26	688
2016	322	24	37	298	3	0	32	716
2017	332	28	32	340	2	0	31	765
2018	383	37	31	366	3	1	34	855
2019	320	37	27	342	1	1	40	768
2020	333	51	35	326	2	1	43	791
2021	297	48	34	320	2	1	37	739
2022	294	32	28	340	2	1	44	741
2023	270	39	35	408	2	3	34	791

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otho E Stuart Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	489	28.9	16.8	31.1
2011	546	27.5	19.8	32.1
2012	589	24.2	24.2	36.5
2013	584	27.3	21.3	36.3
2014	621	26.9	23.0	39.6
2015	688	30.0	22.9	38.7
2016	716	37.0	19.3	33.1
2017	765	32.7	23.3	37
2018	855	32.2	26.5	37.8
2019	768	35.5	21.6	38.2
2020	791	37.3	21.1	35.1
2021	739	39.7	18.5	31
2022	741	42.3	17.4	26.7
2023	791	40.2	19.6	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otho E Stuart Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	489	28.9	16.8	31.1
2011	546	27.5	19.8	32.1
2012	589	24.2	24.2	36.5
2013	584	27.3	21.3	36.3
2014	621	26.9	23.0	39.6
2015	688	30.0	22.9	38.7
2016	716	37.0	19.3	33.1
2017	765	32.7	23.3	37
2018	855	32.2	26.5	37.8
2019	768	35.5	21.6	38.2
2020	791	37.3	21.1	35.1
2021	739	39.7	18.5	31
2022	741	42.3	17.4	26.7
2023	791	40.2	19.6	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Otho E Stuart Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,585
2020	$8,718
2021	$10,216
2022	$10,633
2023	$12,294

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otho E Stuart Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 356^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 391^st of 480 Middle schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	28.6	26.4	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	34.5	28.2	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	14.9	12.4	2.5%
6th Grade Math (School District 27J)	22.9	15.6	7.3%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	38.6	32.9	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	34.5	31.7	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	21.4	13.6	7.8%
7th Grade Math (School District 27J)	19.3	15.2	4.1%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	14.8	12.3	2.5%
8th Grade Science (School District 27J)	18.9	16.8	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	31.6	16.8	14.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	33.6	26.7	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	14.3	7.7	6.6%
8th Grade Math (School District 27J)	22.4	16.2	6.2%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	33.1	25.6	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District 27J)	38.2	32	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Otho E Stuart Middle School)	17	11.3	5.7%
All Grades Math (School District 27J)	28	22.6	5.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	768	791	3%
African American	37	39	5.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	27	35	29.6%
Hispanic	342	408	19.3%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	320	270	15.6%
Two or More Races	40	34	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	41.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Otho E Stuart Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Otho E Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	15955 East 101st Way	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(720) 685-5500	791	40	19.6	41.5%	270 (34.1%)	39 (4.9%)	408 (51.6%)	35 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.3%)	13.9	418^th of 485 public middle schools	13.8%		17	391^st of 480 public middle schools	18.5%	27		24.8	20.1	23.7	23.0		11.0	7.9	13.1	10.7		13.9	$12,294
Prairie View Middle School	Public	6-8	12915 East 120th Avenue	Henderson	80640	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(720) 685-5400	658	33	19.8	45.4%	220 (33.4%)	13 (2.0%)	384 (58.4%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.0%)	22.9	355^th of 485 public middle schools	26.8%		19.9	370^th of 480 public middle schools	22.9%	15		24.9	29.4	27.7	27.4		13.5	20.5	20.3	18.2		24.0	$12,441
Rodger Quist Middle School	Public	6-8	13451 Yosemite Street	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-6950	923	45	20.3	23.2%	461 (49.9%)	13 (1.4%)	336 (36.4%)	71 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.3%)	27.9	324^th of 485 public middle schools	33.2%		30.1	311^th of 480 public middle schools	35.2%	13		30.0	32.8	38.4	33.9		16.8	24.2	18.6	19.8		21.3	$5,391
Montbello Middle School	Public	6-8	5290 Kittredge St	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(720) 424-0850	367	20	18.3	91.3%	13 (3.5%)	43 (11.7%)	288 (78.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	5 (1.4%)	5.3	480^th of 485 public middle schools	1.0%					(n/a)		15.2	7.3	8.7	9.9				3.7	3.2		3.7	$17,609
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel	Public, Charter	6-8	5290 Kittredge St	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 999-3825	194	21	9.2	90.7%	8 (4.1%)	26 (13.4%)	143 (73.7%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	7 (3.6%)	6	475^th of 485 public middle schools	2.1%		9.2	462^nd of 480 public middle schools	3.8%	13		6.7	13.5	13.4	11.0		5.6			4.5			$21,339
Vikan Middle School	Public	6-8	879 Jessup Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-4050	580	35	16.5	63.6%	157 (27.1%)	11 (1.9%)	393 (67.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	11.9	438^th of 485 public middle schools	9.7%		14.7	408^th of 480 public middle schools	15.0%	30		19.0	12.4	16.7	16.0		13.6	11.2	11.4	12.0		14.4	$13,581
Denver Green School Northfield	Public	6-8	5677 N Galena St	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8200	539	30	18.2	18.9%	344 (63.8%)	46 (8.5%)	85 (15.8%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.9%)	96	15^th of 485 public middle schools	96.9%		93.5	26^th of 480 public middle schools	94.6%	11		72.6	82.7	83.6	79.6		63.1	70.4	74.2	69.1		67.3	$15,275
Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch	Public, Charter	6-8	4800 Telluride St Bldg #5	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 999-2893	361	25	14.4	88.6%	15 (4.2%)	64 (17.7%)	245 (67.9%)	24 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	18.1	388^th of 485 public middle schools	20.0%		12.3	428^th of 480 public middle schools	10.8%	40		30.4	22.9	26.7	26.6		16.5	14.4	15.8	15.6		11.7	$13,391
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	4800 Telluride Street Buildin	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6300	480	30	16.1	76.0%	21 (4.4%)	121 (25.2%)	262 (54.6%)	47 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	21 (4.4%)	40.3	249^th of 485 public middle schools	48.7%		45.2	235^th of 480 public middle schools	51.0%	14		40.1	38.4	52.0	43.5		16.4	21.9	33.6	23.9		28.2	$17,692
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	4636 Walden St	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 307-1970	463	39	11.7	82.5%	15 (3.2%)	109 (23.5%)	279 (60.3%)	33 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.0%)	19.8	371^st of 485 public middle schools	23.5%		16.9	395^th of 480 public middle schools	17.7%	24	20.6	26.5	31.4	33.3	28.1	15.0	15.9	16.1	13.4	15.1	16.8	8.0	$15,724

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