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#1212 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fort Logan Northgate
Middle School · Sheridan School District No. 2 · Denver, CO
A Sheridan School District No. 2 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 S. LOWELL BLVD., Denver, CO 80236
- Math 9% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Logan Northgate score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Logan Northgate 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$83,543
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsst: College View Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Bear Valley International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Colorado AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Goddard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheridan School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Logan Northgate is listed in Sheridan School District No. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Logan Northgate
Fort Logan Northgate is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of Sheridan School District No. 2, serving approximately 378 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Logan Northgate
What grades does Fort Logan Northgate serve?
Fort Logan Northgate serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Logan Northgate?
Fort Logan Northgate has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Logan Northgate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Logan Northgate is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Logan Northgate rank in CO?
Fort Logan Northgate ranks #1,212 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fort Logan Northgate's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Logan Northgate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Fort Logan Northgate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Logan Northgate has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Logan Northgate a charter school?
No, Fort Logan Northgate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Logan Northgate a Title I school?
No, Fort Logan Northgate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Logan Northgate?
93.1% of students at Fort Logan Northgate 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (720) 833-6850
- Area population (ZIP 80236)
- 17,207
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80236; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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