Below Average
#1534 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cimarron Middle
Middle School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Parker, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12130 CANTERBERRY PKWY, Parker, CO 80138
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2021)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cimarron Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cimarron Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), 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
$142,397
Median home value
$679,800
Median rent
$1,919/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Sagewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Cresthill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 618 | Compare → |
| Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 842 | 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.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #86 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cimarron Middle is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cimarron Middle
Cimarron Middle is a public middle school in Parker, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 1,089 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cimarron Middle
What grades does Cimarron Middle serve?
Cimarron Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,089 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cimarron Middle rank in CO?
Cimarron Middle ranks #1,534 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cimarron Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cimarron Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Cimarron Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cimarron Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cimarron Middle a charter school?
No, Cimarron Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cimarron Middle a Title I school?
No, Cimarron Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cimarron Middle?
14.9% of students at Cimarron Middle 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
- 1,089
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (720) 433-0120
- Area population (ZIP 80138)
- 35,942
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 80138; 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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