Manning Options School

Summary:

Manning Options School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lakewood, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 670 students. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that far exceeds district and state averages.

Manning Options School's proficiency rates on CMAS tests are significantly higher than the surrounding Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (70%) and Math (59.5%) were well above the district (51.8% and 40.7%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th-grade Science, with a proficiency rate of 63% compared to 40.7% for the district and 32.2% for the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Creighton Middle School, which is just 3.74 miles away, Manning Options School significantly outperforms its peers in academic achievement. Creighton Middle School has much lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (41.7%) and Math (23.8%) in 2023-2024. This highlights the exceptional educational experience provided by Manning Options School, which consistently delivers outstanding results for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13200 West 32nd Place
       Lakewood, CO  80401-1614


(303) 982-6340

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,082 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manning Options School ranks better than 92.4% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 19 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.74. (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 high 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 Manning Options School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manning Options School is $14,082. 14 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manning Options School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manning Options School 37th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Manning Options School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manning Options School

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Rank History for all students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.19 7th 336 97.9%
2005 95.10 7th 340 97.9%
2006 93.03 13th 346 96.2%
2007 93.10 15th 360 95.8%
2008 94.27 10th 362 97.2%
2009 94.20 10th 377 97.3%
2010 92.96 17th 409 95.8%
2011 96.34 6th 422 98.6%
2012 95.24 8th 425 98.1%
2013 95.75 7th 454 98.5%
2014 97.00 4th 461 99.1%
2015 95.23 17th 436 96.1%
2016 91.16 23rd 400 94.3%
2017 96.07 11th 424 97.4%
2018 94.90 15th 418 96.4%
2019 91.72 28th 458 93.9%
2021 96.99 12th 369 96.7%
2022 94.05 22nd 448 95.1%
2023 91.82 33rd 480 93.1%
2024 90.74 37th 485 92.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.27 9th 244 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.29 10th 315 96.8%
2019 88.31 30th 352 91.5%
2021 93.31 13th 254 94.9%
2022 92.53 16th 326 95.1%
2023 89.25 29th 363 92.0%
2024 88.36 33rd 350 90.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.24 31st 121 74.4%
2019 51.52 79th 134 41.0%
2022 64.10 38th 93 59.1%
2023 67.63 44th 125 64.8%
2024 63.21 49th 126 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.97 10th 317 96.8%
2019 91.56 25th 343 92.7%
2021 94.92 12th 249 95.2%
2022 89.42 24th 328 92.7%
2023 87.98 34th 356 90.4%
2024 86.56 37th 357 89.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.49 18th 220 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Manning Options School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.52 16th 199 92.0%
2019 81.95 33rd 283 88.3%
2021 91.44 11th 203 94.6%
2022 85.73 26th 265 90.2%
2023 82.86 38th 286 86.7%
2024 79.63 44th 273 83.9%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

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Enrollment information for Manning Options School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 276 4 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 276 4 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 270 2 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 283 4 7 15 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 304 5 9 20 7 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 340 5 14 20 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 371 3 20 18 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 380 4 25 26 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 384 5 22 34 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 368 4 16 35 2 1 16 0 442
2012 379 5 12 33 2 1 17 0 449
2013 372 4 11 44 3 1 12 0 447
2014 368 2 17 49 2 0 13 0 451
2015 374 0 21 47 1 0 12 0 455
2016 362 1 19 50 2 1 12 0 447
2017 365 2 15 45 2 0 14 0 443
2018 358 3 16 46 0 0 18 0 441
2019 546 5 20 69 0 0 29 0 669
2020 548 3 16 80 0 0 28 0 675
2021 556 4 19 69 2 0 23 0 673
2022 570 9 22 57 2 1 17 0 678
2023 559 8 24 57 2 1 19 0 670

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 Manning Options School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 300 16.5 18.2 4
2003 300 16.5 18.2 4
2004 296 15.6 19.0 5.1
2005 313 16.3 19.2 6.7
2006 345 17.8 19.4 7.8
2007 384 19.0 20.2 5.5
2008 417 19.2 21.7 5.8
2009 437 21.4 20.4 4.6
2010 447 21.4 20.8 9.4
2011 442 20.2 21.8 7.7
2012 449 20.0 22.4 9.1
2013 447 22.8 19.6 8.5
2014 451 20.4 22.1 8.6
2015 455 21.0 21.6 7.5
2016 447 21.0 21.2 8.1
2017 443 21.2 20.8 7.4
2018 441 21.0 21.0 10
2019 669 32.7 20.4 8.8
2020 675 31.7 21.2 7.7
2021 673 31.7 21.1 8.9
2022 678 32.8 20.6 7.2
2023 670 34.1 19.6 11

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 Manning Options School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 300 16.5 18.2 4
2003 300 16.5 18.2 4
2004 296 15.6 19.0 5.1
2005 313 16.3 19.2 6.7
2006 345 17.8 19.4 7.8
2007 384 19.0 20.2 5.5
2008 417 19.2 21.7 5.8
2009 437 21.4 20.4 4.6
2010 447 21.4 20.8 9.4
2011 442 20.2 21.8 7.7
2012 449 20.0 22.4 9.1
2013 447 22.8 19.6 8.5
2014 451 20.4 22.1 8.6
2015 455 21.0 21.6 7.5
2016 447 21.0 21.2 8.1
2017 443 21.2 20.8 7.4
2018 441 21.0 21.0 10
2019 669 32.7 20.4 8.8
2020 675 31.7 21.2 7.7
2021 673 31.7 21.1 8.9
2022 678 32.8 20.6 7.2
2023 670 34.1 19.6 11

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 Manning Options School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,466
2020 $11,093
2021 $11,016
2022 $12,379
2023 $14,082

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manning Options School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd of 480 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manning Options School)7865.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.549.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Manning Options School)62.152.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)3532.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manning Options School)82.270.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Manning Options School)73.261.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Manning Options School)49.162.3
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manning Options School)72.182.1
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Manning Options School)52.365.4
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manning Options School)77.872.2
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Manning Options School)63.359.3
 4%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students669670
 0.1%
African American58
 60%
American Indian02
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic6957
 17.4%
Pacific Islander01
White546559
 2.4%
Two or More Races2919
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%11%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manning Options School

Yes. Manning Options School ranks in the top 7.6% of Colorado middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Manning Options School.

Students at Manning Options School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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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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