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#643 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 35% in state

Nederland Middle-senior High School

High School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Nederland, CO

A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

597 ELDORA ROAD, Nederland, CO 80466

  • Math 34% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$17,172
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Nederland Middle-senior High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nederland Middle-senior High 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
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average259/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$84,236

Median home value

$659,900

Median rent

$1,707/mo

College educated

60.2%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boulder High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–12Not available2,022Compare →
Centaurus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–12Not available1,561Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–12Not available1,847Compare →
Monarch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–12Not available1,447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#45 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

Nederland Middle-senior High School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nederland Middle-senior High School

Nederland Middle-senior High School is a public high school in Nederland, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 245 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nederland Middle-senior High School

What grades does Nederland Middle-senior High School serve?

Nederland Middle-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Nederland Middle-senior High School?

Nederland Middle-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nederland Middle-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nederland Middle-senior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nederland Middle-senior High School rank in CO?

Nederland Middle-senior High School ranks #643 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Nederland Middle-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nederland Middle-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Nederland Middle-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nederland Middle-senior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nederland Middle-senior High School a charter school?

No, Nederland Middle-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nederland Middle-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Nederland Middle-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nederland Middle-senior High School?

33.1% of students at Nederland Middle-senior High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boulder County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 80466)
3,469
Area median age
44.2
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 80466; 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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