For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 164 students in 81151, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81151, CO is Sanford Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 81151 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81151, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81151, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81151, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81151, CO include Sanford Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81151?
1 public middle schools are located in 81151.
What is the racial composition of students in 81151?
81151 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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