Ranch View Middle School

Summary:

Ranch View Middle School is a public middle school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 822 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ranch View Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments for English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.4% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 49% of all grades were proficient or better, compared to 52.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 39th out of 199 Colorado middle schools and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking 40th out of 244 Colorado middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Ranch View Middle School has maintained a very low dropout rate, with 0.0% in the 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 school years, and only 0.1% in the 2019-2020 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Douglas County and Littleton school districts, Ranch View Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic measures, such as CMAS proficiency rates and student-teacher ratios. Over the past 10 school years, the school has consistently ranked in the top 100 Colorado middle schools, demonstrating its ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate for the 2023-2024 school year is 15.5%, which is higher than the nearby schools and could be an area for the school to focus on to further improve student engagement and academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80129-5481


(303) 387-2300

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,034 Help


Students who attend Ranch View Middle School usually attend:

High:    Thunderridge High School

Feeder schools for Ranch View Middle School:

Elementary:    Coyote Creek Elementary School
    Eldorado Elementary School
    Roxborough Elementary School
    Roxborough Intermediate
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  822

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ranch View Middle School ranks better than 86.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ranch View Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranch View Middle School is $14,034. 5 middle schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranch View Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranch View Middle School 64th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ranch View Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ranch View Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.40 45th 336 86.6%
2005 85.65 33rd 340 90.3%
2006 84.29 44th 346 87.3%
2007 80.32 61st 360 83.1%
2008 82.54 52nd 362 85.6%
2009 80.24 61st 377 83.8%
2010 79.35 68th 409 83.4%
2011 80.88 71st 422 83.2%
2012 79.90 69th 425 83.8%
2013 78.84 71st 454 84.4%
2014 76.20 92nd 461 80.0%
2015 69.14 101st 436 76.8%
2016 46.88 188th 400 53.0%
2017 40.69 229th 424 46.0%
2018 38.01 245th 418 41.4%
2019 84.13 53rd 458 88.4%
2021 84.00 44th 369 88.1%
2022 91.10 31st 448 93.1%
2023 89.59 41st 480 91.5%
2024 83.39 64th 485 86.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.46 4th 31 87.1%
2023 84.74 3rd 17 82.4%
2024 68.11 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.83 11th 14 21.4%
2022 42.45 5th 6 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.74 10th 240 95.8%
2023 76.47 31st 241 87.1%
2024 72.70 40th 244 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.56 165th 315 47.6%
2019 83.43 47th 352 86.6%
2021 87.19 22nd 254 91.3%
2022 87.76 32nd 326 90.2%
2023 88.67 32nd 363 91.2%
2024 77.93 64th 350 81.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.85 7th 12 41.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.04 119th 121 1.7%
2019 76.99 12th 134 91.0%
2022 81.22 7th 93 92.5%
2023 76.73 17th 125 86.4%
2024 66.14 40th 126 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 207th 317 34.7%
2019 79.74 53rd 343 84.5%
2021 68.41 67th 249 73.1%
2022 87.25 33rd 328 89.9%
2023 83.84 42nd 356 88.2%
2024 80.58 54th 357 84.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.32 28th 220 87.3%
2021 74.23 18th 83 78.3%
2022 98.24 2nd 169 98.8%
2023 94.19 10th 198 94.9%
2024 72.54 39th 199 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ranch View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 164th 199 17.6%
2019 68.11 69th 283 75.6%
2021 72.97 42nd 203 79.3%
2022 79.16 40th 265 84.9%
2023 74.01 56th 286 80.4%
2024 72.05 59th 273 78.4%
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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.

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by a teacher
Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Open Quote Not a great place to work at all. This school will continue to tank if some staff aren't replaced. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ranch View Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 684 7 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1998 710 15 25 34 2 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 776 23 28 47 5 n/a n/a 0 879
2000 881 13 34 48 5 n/a n/a 0 981
2001 967 10 41 49 4 n/a n/a 0 1071
2002 634 9 21 75 7 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 634 9 21 75 7 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 670 11 28 67 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 731 11 36 68 4 n/a n/a 0 850
2006 787 11 32 67 5 n/a n/a 0 902
2007 804 20 33 77 4 n/a n/a 0 938
2008 832 22 34 82 5 n/a n/a 0 975
2009 869 21 36 77 8 n/a n/a 0 1011
2010 866 17 40 84 9 n/a n/a 0 1016
2011 829 14 24 132 5 1 31 0 1036
2012 810 13 26 122 7 0 37 0 1015
2013 826 11 35 99 3 0 39 0 1013
2014 808 5 35 112 4 0 43 0 1007
2015 787 3 39 118 2 0 42 0 991
2016 775 4 33 94 1 1 52 0 960
2017 707 6 21 81 2 1 43 0 861
2018 687 8 21 105 2 0 40 0 863
2019 658 9 19 123 3 1 45 0 858
2020 635 5 20 96 6 0 33 0 795
2021 616 10 17 103 5 0 31 0 782
2022 626 10 21 114 7 0 42 0 820
2023 634 7 20 117 6 2 36 0 822

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ranch View Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 733 39.0 18.8 0.3
1998 786 42.5 18.5 0.5
1999 879 58.9 14.9 0.5
2000 981 65.0 15.1 1.6
2001 1071 68.7 15.6 1.3
2002 746 47.6 15.7 1.9
2003 746 47.6 15.7 1.9
2004 779 48.6 16.0 1.8
2005 850 49.3 17.2 3.2
2006 902 50.9 17.7 4.5
2007 938 50.9 18.4 3.4
2008 975 53.8 18.1 3.4
2009 1011 56.5 17.9 5
2010 1016 54.1 18.7 5.6
2011 1036 53.5 19.3 6.3
2012 1015 49.1 20.6 5
2013 1013 47.1 21.4 6.4
2014 1007 53.4 18.8 7.6
2015 991 53.0 18.6 6.4
2016 960 52.0 18.4 8.6
2017 861 46.9 18.3 7
2018 863 48.9 17.6 8.7
2019 858 48.4 17.7 8.5
2020 795 45.4 17.5 7.8
2021 782 49.9 15.6 6.3
2022 820 46.5 17.6 6.1
2023 822 46.0 17.8 7.7

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 Ranch View Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 733 39.0 18.8 0.3
1998 786 42.5 18.5 0.5
1999 879 58.9 14.9 0.5
2000 981 65.0 15.1 1.6
2001 1071 68.7 15.6 1.3
2002 746 47.6 15.7 1.9
2003 746 47.6 15.7 1.9
2004 779 48.6 16.0 1.8
2005 850 49.3 17.2 3.2
2006 902 50.9 17.7 4.5
2007 938 50.9 18.4 3.4
2008 975 53.8 18.1 3.4
2009 1011 56.5 17.9 5
2010 1016 54.1 18.7 5.6
2011 1036 53.5 19.3 6.3
2012 1015 49.1 20.6 5
2013 1013 47.1 21.4 6.4
2014 1007 53.4 18.8 7.6
2015 991 53.0 18.6 6.4
2016 960 52.0 18.4 8.6
2017 861 46.9 18.3 7
2018 863 48.9 17.6 8.7
2019 858 48.4 17.7 8.5
2020 795 45.4 17.5 7.8
2021 782 49.9 15.6 6.3
2022 820 46.5 17.6 6.1
2023 822 46.0 17.8 7.7

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 Ranch View Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,299
2020 $12,404
2021 $12,506
2022 $13,249
2023 $14,034

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranch View Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 41st of 480 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ranch View Middle School)67.668.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.764.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Ranch View Middle School)48.349.3
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)43.544.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Ranch View Middle School)51.754.1
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)41.945.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ranch View Middle School)63.371.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.558.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ranch View Middle School)58.359.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)48.850.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ranch View Middle School)65.470.3
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ranch View Middle School)53.454.8
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students858822
 4.2%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic123117
 4.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White658634
 3.6%
Two or More Races4536
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%7.7%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ranch View Middle School

Ranch View Middle School ranks 64th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ranch View Middle School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 822 students attended Ranch View Middle School.

Students who attend Ranch View Middle School usually go on to attend Thunderridge High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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