Below Average
#1508 of 1,815 schools in CO
Shaw Heights Middle School
Middle School · Westminster Public Schools · Westminster, CO
A Westminster Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8780 CIRCLE DRIVE, Westminster, CO 80030
- Math 8% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shaw Heights Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaw Heights 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$61,964
Median home value
$422,300
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Destinations Career Academy of ColoradoEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Face SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westminster Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaw Heights Middle School is listed in Westminster Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaw Heights Middle School
Shaw Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Westminster, CO, part of Westminster Public Schools, serving approximately 425 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaw Heights Middle School
What grades does Shaw Heights Middle School serve?
Shaw Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaw Heights Middle School rank in CO?
Shaw Heights Middle School ranks #1,508 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Shaw Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaw Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Shaw Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Heights Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shaw Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Shaw Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaw Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shaw Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaw Heights Middle School?
89.4% of students at Shaw Heights 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
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.5%
- Phone
- (303) 428-9533
- Area population (ZIP 80030)
- 15,945
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 80030; 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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