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#1068 of 1,815 schools in CO
Mandalay Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Westminster, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9651 NORTH PIERCE ST, Westminster, CO 80021
- Math 29% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mandalay Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mandalay Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$105,645
Median home value
$530,300
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80021; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doral Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 173 | Compare → |
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| Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Deer Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #97 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mandalay Middle School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mandalay Middle School
Mandalay Middle School is a public middle school in Westminster, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 464 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mandalay Middle School
What grades does Mandalay Middle School serve?
Mandalay Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mandalay Middle School?
Mandalay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandalay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandalay Middle School 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 Mandalay Middle School rank in CO?
Mandalay Middle School ranks #1,068 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mandalay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mandalay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mandalay Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mandalay Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mandalay Middle School a charter school?
No, Mandalay Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mandalay Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mandalay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mandalay Middle School?
45.0% of students at Mandalay 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
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (303) 982-9802
- Area population (ZIP 80021)
- 35,562
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 80021; 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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