D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Shaw Heights Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8780 CIRCLE DRIVE, Westminster, CO 80030
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 26% · Math 13% proficient · 14th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
425
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 15th percentile, math 12th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency13% (−20 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%17%reading -30 pts, math -28 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic23%10%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts18th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -16 pts, math -30 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income24%12%reading -5 pts, math -5 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8780 CIRCLE DRIVE
City Westminster
ZIP Code 80030
District 0807230
NCES School ID 080723001244
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80030

Understanding the community around Shaw Heights Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,772
Per Capita Income $31,339
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $375,100
Median Rent $1,209
Owner-Occupied 57.6%
Renter-Occupied 42.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Shaw Heights Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.5%
White 13.4%
Black 3.3%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Races 1.9%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 425
Teachers (FTE) 27.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has 425 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Shaw Heights Middle School serve?
Shaw Heights Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Shaw Heights Middle School receive per student?
Shaw Heights Middle School receives $17,587 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Shaw Heights Middle School in 80030 ▼
Avg Home Value
$439,833
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,226
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
42.4%

Other Schools in 80030

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026