Excellent
#213 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 12% in state
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Middle School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
290 MANHATTAN DRIVE, Boulder, CO 80303
- Math 56% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), 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
$77,344
Median home value
$941,600
Median rent
$1,833/mo
College educated
78.9%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Middle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Nevin Platt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Southern Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Boulder UniversalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 226 | 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.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #19 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is a public middle school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
What grades does Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics serve?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics rank in CO?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics ranks #213 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics a charter school?
No, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics a Title I school?
No, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
29.4% of students at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (720) 561-6300
- Area population (ZIP 80303)
- 24,934
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 · 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 80303; 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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