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Shaw Heights Middle School vs. Colorado Stem Academy

Should you attend Shaw Heights Middle School or Colorado Stem Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shaw Heights Middle School
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Colorado Stem Academy
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Shaw Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Colorado Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Shaw Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Colorado Stem Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
425 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shaw Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colorado Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shaw Heights Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colorado Stem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shaw Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colorado Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westminster School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westminster School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1626 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#515 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shaw Heights Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colorado Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
48%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaw Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westminster School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colorado Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westminster School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaw Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westminster School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colorado Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westminster School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shaw Heights Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Colorado Stem Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
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17
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
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47
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
-
42
Grade 6 Students
104
37
Grade 7 Students
129
48
Grade 8 Students
192
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
13%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shaw Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colorado Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westminster School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shaw Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colorado Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shaw Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colorado Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shaw Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colorado Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westminster School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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