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#1798 of 1,815 schools in CO
Adams City Middle School
Middle School · School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo · Commerce City, CO
A School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4451 EAST 72ND AVENUE, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams City Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,858
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Global Intermediate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 4–8 | 2.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Mapleton OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams City Middle School is listed in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams City Middle School
Adams City Middle School is a public middle school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,798 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams City Middle School
What grades does Adams City Middle School serve?
Adams City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Adams City Middle School?
Adams City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams City Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams City Middle School rank in CO?
Adams City Middle School ranks #1,798 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Adams City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams City Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Adams City Middle School a charter school?
No, Adams City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Adams City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams City Middle School?
85.9% of students at Adams City Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (303) 289-5881
- Area population (ZIP 80022)
- 59,556
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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