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#1326 of 1,815 schools in CO
Mesa Middle School
Middle School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Castle Rock, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
365 N MITCHELL STREET, Castle Rock, CO 80104
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesa Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mesa 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. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated976/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castle Rock), 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
$131,359
Median home value
$586,800
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Cresthill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 618 | Compare → |
| Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 842 | Compare → |
| Ranch View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 810 | 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.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #81 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesa Middle School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Middle School
Mesa Middle School is a public middle school in Castle Rock, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 850 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,326 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Middle School
What grades does Mesa Middle School serve?
Mesa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa Middle School rank in CO?
Mesa Middle School ranks #1,326 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mesa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mesa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mesa Middle School a charter school?
No, Mesa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mesa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa Middle School?
26.7% of students at Mesa 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
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (303) 387-4750
- Area population (ZIP 80104)
- 36,461
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80104; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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