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#1213 of 1,815 schools in CO
Hemphill Middle School
Middle School · Strasburg School District 31j · Strasburg, CO
A Strasburg School District 31j middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
56729 E COLORADO AVE, Strasburg, CO 80136
- Math 24% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hemphill Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hemphill Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,435
Median home value
$495,700
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Strasburg School District 31j
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hemphill Middle School is listed in Strasburg School District 31J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hemphill Middle School
Hemphill Middle School is a public middle school in Strasburg, CO, part of Strasburg School District 31j, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hemphill Middle School
What grades does Hemphill Middle School serve?
Hemphill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hemphill Middle School?
Hemphill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hemphill Middle School rank in CO?
Hemphill Middle School ranks #1,213 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Hemphill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hemphill Middle School 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 Hemphill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemphill Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hemphill Middle School a charter school?
No, Hemphill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hemphill Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hemphill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemphill Middle School?
41.4% of students at Hemphill 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (303) 622-9211
- Area population (ZIP 80136)
- 5,965
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 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 80136; 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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