Mead Middle School

Summary:

Mead Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the St. Vrain Valley School District in Colorado, with 559 students and a consistent ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Mead Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing state and district averages in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.1% of Mead Middle School students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking 26th out of 199 Colorado middle schools for Hispanic students, 54th out of 273 for White students, and 37th out of 244 for students of low socioeconomic status. Mead Middle School's Gifted and Talented program is also exceptional, ranking 5th out of 126 Colorado middle schools.

In addition to its academic excellence, Mead Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 69.77% White, 23.61% Hispanic, and 2.5% Asian students. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17:1 to 18.4:1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of some Thompson School District R-2j and St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J schools in the area, such as Walt Clark Middle School and Altona Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 620 Welker Ave.
       Mead, CO  80542-9603


(970) 535-4446

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,290 Help


Students who attend Mead Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mead High School

Feeder schools for Mead Middle School:

Elementary:    Mead Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mead Middle School ranks better than 87% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.66. (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 Mead Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead Middle School is $15,290, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mead Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Middle School 63rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mead Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mead Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.36 82nd 336 75.6%
2005 69.91 100th 340 70.6%
2006 78.71 60th 346 82.7%
2007 84.30 43rd 360 88.1%
2008 81.16 58th 362 84.0%
2009 85.68 39th 377 89.7%
2010 84.41 46th 409 88.8%
2011 82.84 59th 422 86.0%
2012 80.15 67th 425 84.2%
2013 81.36 63rd 454 86.1%
2014 85.10 53rd 461 88.5%
2015 75.36 69th 436 84.2%
2016 66.34 102nd 400 74.5%
2017 74.07 81st 424 80.9%
2018 77.89 69th 418 83.5%
2019 79.54 69th 458 84.9%
2021 58.16 133rd 369 64.0%
2022 75.18 91st 448 79.7%
2023 76.27 92nd 480 80.8%
2024 83.66 63rd 485 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 16th 222 92.8%
2019 74.91 30th 240 87.5%
2021 67.72 18th 114 84.2%
2022 68.30 31st 197 84.3%
2023 62.31 59th 241 75.5%
2024 73.45 37th 244 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 45th 315 85.7%
2019 79.97 56th 352 84.1%
2021 57.18 97th 254 61.8%
2022 75.55 61st 326 81.3%
2023 75.36 75th 363 79.3%
2024 81.62 44th 350 87.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.82 2nd 134 98.5%
2024 79.37 5th 126 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.80 40th 317 87.4%
2019 73.36 78th 343 77.3%
2021 45.27 123rd 249 50.6%
2022 60.94 106th 328 67.7%
2023 66.61 92nd 356 74.2%
2024 77.36 59th 357 83.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.69 77th 220 65.0%
2022 77.27 21st 169 87.6%
2023 69.63 36th 198 81.8%
2024 77.06 26th 199 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 42nd 199 78.9%
2019 69.20 66th 283 76.7%
2021 38.65 122nd 203 39.9%
2022 63.20 78th 265 70.6%
2023 65.21 81st 286 71.7%
2024 74.21 54th 273 80.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Mead Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1989 179 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1990 205 0 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 226 0 1 16 4 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 227 0 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 262 0 4 31 3 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 246 0 6 24 3 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 272 1 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 272 1 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 273 1 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 283 0 5 38 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 290 1 5 39 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 344 1 6 40 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 359 0 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 431 3 6 52 4 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 431 3 6 52 4 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 430 5 20 50 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 435 11 22 59 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 283 1 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 288 1 4 27 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 282 4 6 32 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 308 3 7 31 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 318 4 10 40 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 327 1 7 41 2 3 0 0 381
2012 329 2 9 54 1 2 1 0 398
2013 321 2 14 70 0 1 4 0 412
2014 328 0 13 69 0 2 5 0 417
2015 337 1 10 79 1 3 4 0 435
2016 374 2 9 77 1 0 4 0 467
2017 408 2 6 73 2 0 4 0 495
2018 379 3 9 77 1 0 11 0 480
2019 393 2 6 80 2 2 10 0 495
2020 366 2 4 90 1 1 14 0 478
2021 369 2 4 99 1 2 12 0 489
2022 394 3 11 107 1 0 17 0 533
2023 390 3 14 132 1 2 17 0 559

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 Mead Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 15.1 12.0 n/a
1989 194 15.0 12.9 15.5
1990 225 16.1 13.9 17.8
1991 247 15.9 15.5 19
1992 251 17.1 14.6 11.6
1993 300 19.0 15.8 14.7
1994 279 16.6 16.8 16.8
1995 311 19.7 15.8 18.3
1996 311 19.7 15.8 18.3
1997 317 18.0 17.6 13.6
1998 328 19.0 17.3 8.8
1999 338 23.0 14.7 9.8
2000 394 22.8 17.3 10.4
2001 401 23.5 17.1 8.5
2002 496 29.3 16.9 7.9
2003 496 29.3 16.9 7.9
2004 508 32.8 15.5 7.7
2005 531 31.1 17.1 8.9
2006 319 23.2 13.8 11.9
2007 321 19.2 16.7 11.8
2008 325 18.1 18.0 12.3
2009 350 19.1 18.3 11.4
2010 373 22.2 16.7 16.4
2011 381 22.0 17.3 17.6
2012 398 20.0 19.9 16.1
2013 412 22.0 18.7 16
2014 417 24.2 17.2 20.1
2015 435 26.0 16.7 13.1
2016 467 25.0 18.6 14.3
2017 495 27.9 17.7 14.1
2018 480 26.1 18.3 18.1
2019 495 27.5 17.9 16.8
2020 478 27.9 17.1 16.9
2021 489 28.7 17.0 17.4
2022 533 28.8 18.4 14.1
2023 559 31.0 18.0 22.7

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 Mead Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 15.1 12.0 n/a
1989 194 15.0 12.9 15.5
1990 225 16.1 13.9 17.8
1991 247 15.9 15.5 19
1992 251 17.1 14.6 11.6
1993 300 19.0 15.8 14.7
1994 279 16.6 16.8 16.8
1995 311 19.7 15.8 18.3
1996 311 19.7 15.8 18.3
1997 317 18.0 17.6 13.6
1998 328 19.0 17.3 8.8
1999 338 23.0 14.7 9.8
2000 394 22.8 17.3 10.4
2001 401 23.5 17.1 8.5
2002 496 29.3 16.9 7.9
2003 496 29.3 16.9 7.9
2004 508 32.8 15.5 7.7
2005 531 31.1 17.1 8.9
2006 319 23.2 13.8 11.9
2007 321 19.2 16.7 11.8
2008 325 18.1 18.0 12.3
2009 350 19.1 18.3 11.4
2010 373 22.2 16.7 16.4
2011 381 22.0 17.3 17.6
2012 398 20.0 19.9 16.1
2013 412 22.0 18.7 16
2014 417 24.2 17.2 20.1
2015 435 26.0 16.7 13.1
2016 467 25.0 18.6 14.3
2017 495 27.9 17.7 14.1
2018 480 26.1 18.3 18.1
2019 495 27.5 17.9 16.8
2020 478 27.9 17.1 16.9
2021 489 28.7 17.0 17.4
2022 533 28.8 18.4 14.1
2023 559 31.0 18.0 22.7

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 Mead Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,075
2020 $12,669
2021 $12,975
2022 $13,681
2023 $15,290

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 92nd of 480 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Middle School)46.653.9
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)45.848.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Mead Middle School)31.341.9
 10.6%
   6th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)33.335.3
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Middle School)72.561.6
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.852.1
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mead Middle School)51.142.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)36.631.1
 5.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mead Middle School)55.343
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.137.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Middle School)7460
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)54.146
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mead Middle School)68.853.8
 15%
   8th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)44.940.9
 4%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mead Middle School)64.458.5
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mead Middle School)50.745.8
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   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 Students495559
 12.9%
African American23
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian614
 133.3%
Hispanic80132
 65%
Pacific Islander22
White393390
 0.8%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%22.7%
 6%


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Mead Middle School ranks 63rd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mead Middle School are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Mead Middle School usually go on to attend Mead High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Mead Middle School.


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