Excellent
#84 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Southern Hills Middle School
Middle School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 KNOX DRIVE, Boulder, CO 80305
- Math 71% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Hills Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southern Hills 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$120,933
Median home value
$985,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
82.5%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80305; 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 | 0.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and AcademicsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Nevin Platt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Boulder UniversalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.7 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
- #11 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
Southern Hills Middle School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Hills Middle School
Southern Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 493 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Hills Middle School
What grades does Southern Hills Middle School serve?
Southern Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Hills Middle School rank in CO?
Southern Hills Middle School ranks #84 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Southern Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Southern Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Hills Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, Southern Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southern Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Hills Middle School?
7.5% of students at Southern Hills 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (720) 561-3400
- Area population (ZIP 80305)
- 16,101
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 80305; 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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