Shadow Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Shadow Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Thornton, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 672 students. The school is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shadow Ridge Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.7% of all students at Shadow Ridge were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.4% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, the proficiency rate was just 11.7%, compared to 33.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.87%) and a higher proportion of students from low-income families (54.91% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) compared to the nearby schools and the district averages.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district, Shadow Ridge Middle School consistently underperforms. For example, Westlake Middle School, which is about 5 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA (56.9%) and Math (43.5%) for the 2023-2024 school year. Shadow Ridge Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Colorado middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant academic and demographic disparities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12551 Holly Street
       Thornton, CO  80602-3198


(720) 972-5040

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,201 Help


Feeder schools for Shadow Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Cherry Drive Elementary School
    Glacier Peak Elementary School
    Riverdale Elementary School
    Skyview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.9%
White:
38.7%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Shadow Ridge Middle School ranks worse than 89.7% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.35. (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 Shadow Ridge Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadow Ridge Middle School is $15,201, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shadow Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shadow Ridge Middle School 435th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Shadow Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shadow Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.95 267th 336 20.5%
2005 25.87 263rd 340 22.6%
2006 37.03 241st 346 30.3%
2007 37.39 250th 360 30.6%
2008 37.68 247th 362 31.8%
2009 38.49 253rd 377 32.9%
2010 37.57 279th 409 31.8%
2011 39.25 273rd 422 35.3%
2012 36.63 288th 425 32.2%
2013 31.97 328th 454 27.8%
2014 34.91 308th 461 33.2%
2015 33.73 280th 436 35.8%
2016 28.26 281st 400 29.8%
2017 38.53 241st 424 43.2%
2018 41.98 232nd 418 44.5%
2019 32.30 291st 458 36.5%
2021 23.23 301st 369 18.4%
2022 22.19 334th 448 25.4%
2023 12.19 429th 480 10.6%
2024 12.35 435th 485 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 86th 222 61.3%
2019 40.61 137th 240 42.9%
2022 23.89 164th 197 16.8%
2023 12.33 241st 241 0.0%
2024 12.47 234th 244 4.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 183rd 315 41.9%
2019 31.34 238th 352 32.4%
2021 16.63 233rd 254 8.3%
2022 20.30 259th 326 20.6%
2023 14.84 308th 363 15.2%
2024 15.43 294th 350 16.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.47 72nd 121 40.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.57 197th 317 37.9%
2019 28.20 232nd 343 32.4%
2021 20.15 218th 249 12.4%
2022 18.95 264th 328 19.5%
2023 8.26 348th 356 2.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 9th 16 43.8%
2019 39.13 15th 25 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 85th 165 48.5%
2019 34.62 142nd 220 35.5%
2022 29.29 117th 169 30.8%
2023 15.34 178th 198 10.1%
2024 15.78 180th 199 9.5%
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Rank History for White students at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.56 159th 199 20.1%
2019 17.69 239th 283 15.5%
2021 8.09 200th 203 1.5%
2022 9.28 247th 265 6.8%
2023 3.35 286th 286 0.0%
2024 5.12 271st 273 0.7%
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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 Shadow Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 711 12 16 119 3 n/a n/a 0 861
1989 676 21 17 110 2 n/a n/a 0 826
1990 677 31 15 109 5 n/a n/a 0 837
1991 726 29 16 115 5 n/a n/a 0 891
1992 739 31 17 124 3 n/a n/a 0 914
1993 688 17 19 129 10 n/a n/a 0 863
1994 786 16 14 131 9 n/a n/a 0 956
1995 832 8 36 188 6 n/a n/a 0 1070
1996 832 8 36 188 6 n/a n/a 0 1070
1997 831 9 31 173 8 n/a n/a 0 1052
1998 830 16 32 176 11 n/a n/a 0 1065
1999 694 16 32 146 9 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 695 13 35 157 6 n/a n/a 0 906
2001 623 13 31 168 9 n/a n/a 0 844
2002 647 29 32 220 9 n/a n/a 0 937
2003 647 29 32 220 9 n/a n/a 0 937
2004 906 42 47 321 19 n/a n/a 0 1335
2005 913 33 48 347 21 n/a n/a 0 1362
2006 885 48 47 336 23 n/a n/a 0 1339
2007 835 40 53 365 22 n/a n/a 0 1315
2008 701 33 43 308 14 n/a n/a 0 1099
2009 657 29 37 313 11 n/a n/a 0 1047
2010 652 28 30 317 8 n/a n/a 0 1035
2011 664 23 23 317 5 7 11 0 1050
2012 595 23 47 331 11 4 14 0 1025
2013 562 23 58 335 8 1 5 0 992
2014 565 21 65 332 6 0 6 0 995
2015 548 24 53 367 1 0 8 0 1001
2016 518 22 51 394 3 1 14 0 1003
2017 467 18 57 381 3 1 25 0 952
2018 450 10 59 399 6 2 23 0 949
2019 412 6 49 370 7 3 27 0 874
2020 426 7 38 367 2 1 25 0 866
2021 353 7 37 382 2 0 34 0 815
2022 311 9 33 383 3 0 29 0 768
2023 260 4 22 362 4 0 20 0 672

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shadow Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 861 53.8 16.0 n/a
1989 826 47.2 17.5 11.5
1990 837 53.7 15.5 11.4
1991 891 53.3 16.7 11
1992 914 52.0 17.5 10.5
1993 863 53.0 16.3 11
1994 956 53.6 17.8 9.9
1995 1070 56.0 19.1 11.2
1996 1070 56.0 19.1 11.2
1997 1052 56.0 18.8 9.7
1998 1065 56.0 19.0 8.9
1999 897 54.7 16.4 11.6
2000 906 48.5 18.7 16
2001 844 45.5 18.5 19.8
2002 937 49.3 19.0 22.7
2003 937 49.3 19.0 22.7
2004 1335 69.8 19.1 22.9
2005 1362 69.7 19.5 22.4
2006 1339 72.2 18.5 26
2007 1315 72.0 18.3 28.6
2008 1099 62.0 17.7 26.8
2009 1047 57.3 18.3 28.3
2010 1035 54.8 18.8 32.1
2011 1050 52.1 20.1 35.6
2012 1025 50.5 20.2 37.5
2013 992 41.2 24.0 43
2014 995 49.2 20.2 41.4
2015 1001 48.0 20.8 37.5
2016 1003 50.0 20.0 43
2017 952 48.9 19.4 44.4
2018 949 47.0 20.1 45.3
2019 874 42.0 20.8 41.6
2020 866 43.9 19.7 42.1
2021 815 44.5 18.3 45.9
2022 768 40.5 18.9 46
2023 672 38.7 17.3 54.9

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 Shadow Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 861 53.8 16.0 n/a
1989 826 47.2 17.5 11.5
1990 837 53.7 15.5 11.4
1991 891 53.3 16.7 11
1992 914 52.0 17.5 10.5
1993 863 53.0 16.3 11
1994 956 53.6 17.8 9.9
1995 1070 56.0 19.1 11.2
1996 1070 56.0 19.1 11.2
1997 1052 56.0 18.8 9.7
1998 1065 56.0 19.0 8.9
1999 897 54.7 16.4 11.6
2000 906 48.5 18.7 16
2001 844 45.5 18.5 19.8
2002 937 49.3 19.0 22.7
2003 937 49.3 19.0 22.7
2004 1335 69.8 19.1 22.9
2005 1362 69.7 19.5 22.4
2006 1339 72.2 18.5 26
2007 1315 72.0 18.3 28.6
2008 1099 62.0 17.7 26.8
2009 1047 57.3 18.3 28.3
2010 1035 54.8 18.8 32.1
2011 1050 52.1 20.1 35.6
2012 1025 50.5 20.2 37.5
2013 992 41.2 24.0 43
2014 995 49.2 20.2 41.4
2015 1001 48.0 20.8 37.5
2016 1003 50.0 20.0 43
2017 952 48.9 19.4 44.4
2018 949 47.0 20.1 45.3
2019 874 42.0 20.8 41.6
2020 866 43.9 19.7 42.1
2021 815 44.5 18.3 45.9
2022 768 40.5 18.9 46
2023 672 38.7 17.3 54.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shadow Ridge Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,865
2020 $10,554
2021 $11,582
2022 $12,438
2023 $15,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadow Ridge 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 291st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 429th of 480 Middle schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shadow Ridge Middle School)30.717.5
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.938.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Shadow Ridge Middle School)18.65.6
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3226.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.526.3
 3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shadow Ridge Middle School)33.223.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.743.2
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Shadow Ridge Middle School)17.510.8
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)33.922.7
 11.2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.625.1
 6.5%
8th Grade Science (Shadow Ridge Middle School)29.413.4
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)34.229.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shadow Ridge Middle School)52.915.9
 37%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)47.336.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Shadow Ridge Middle School)28.312.3
 16%
   8th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)40.130
 10.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shadow Ridge Middle School)38.618.6
 20%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Shadow Ridge Middle School)21.310.1
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   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 Students874672
 23.1%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian4922
 55.1%
Hispanic370362
 2.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White412260
 36.9%
Two or More Races2720
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%54.9%
 13.3%


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Shadow Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Colorado middle schools.

Students at Shadow Ridge Middle School are 54% Hispanic, 39% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Shadow Ridge Middle School.


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