Below Average
#1576 of 1,815 schools in CO
Otho E Stuart Middle School
Middle School · School District 27j · Commerce City, CO
A School District 27j middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15955 EAST 101ST WAY, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Math 11% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otho E Stuart Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otho E Stuart Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), 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
$98,858
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Prairie Vista Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
| Rodger Quist Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 844 | Compare → |
| Vikan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 565 | 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.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #17 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otho E Stuart Middle School is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otho E Stuart Middle School
Otho E Stuart Middle School is a public middle school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 741 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,576 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otho E Stuart Middle School
What grades does Otho E Stuart Middle School serve?
Otho E Stuart Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otho E Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otho E Stuart Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otho E Stuart Middle School rank in CO?
Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks #1,576 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Otho E Stuart Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otho E Stuart Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otho E Stuart Middle School a charter school?
No, Otho E Stuart Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otho E Stuart Middle School a Title I school?
No, Otho E Stuart Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otho E Stuart Middle School?
51.1% of students at Otho E Stuart 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
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (720) 685-5500
- Area population (ZIP 80022)
- 59,556
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 80022; 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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