Shaw Heights Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 674 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 374th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8780 Circle Drive, Westminster, CO 80030
School District Details
- Westminster 50 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,755
- Graduation Rate: 51.2%
- Dropout Rate: 8.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.3
- Enrolled Students: 9,860
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 674
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 348 (51.6%)
- Females: 326 (48.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 84 (12.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 390 (57.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 474 (70.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 13 | 1.9% |
| Black | 10 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 40 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 56.7% |
| White | 229 | 34.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 222 | 32.9% |
| 7th Grade | 225 | 33.4% |
| 8th Grade | 227 | 33.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 62%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $48,413
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,898 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,119 | 82% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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