Excellent
#169 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 9% in state
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Middle School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3002 EAST TRILBY ROAD, Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Math 81% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), 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
$122,133
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80528; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 549 | Compare → |
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| Boltz Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Northern ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 3.7 mi | 613 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #12 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 766 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
What grades does Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School serve?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School rank in CO?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks #169 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School a charter school?
No, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
11.4% of students at Kinard Core Knowledge 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
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (970) 488-5400
- Area population (ZIP 80528)
- 24,233
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 80528; 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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