Heath Middle School

Summary:

Heath Middle School is a public middle school located in Greeley, Colorado, serving 663 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heath Middle School faces significant academic and demographic challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (74.06%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Prairie Heights Middle School and Franklin Middle School, which perform better on state assessments. Heath Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with only 17.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 9.1% in Math. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status.

Heath Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Colorado middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.27% to 87.17%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. Addressing these persistent issues will require a comprehensive, long-term approach that considers the unique needs of the student population and the role of racial and cultural factors in the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2223 16th Street
       Greeley, CO  80631-5118


(970) 348-3400

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,747 Help


Feeder schools for Heath Middle School:

Elementary:    Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
    Maplewood Elementary School
    Scott Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.3%
White:
15.9%
Asian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heath Middle School ranks worse than 92.6% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.4. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Heath Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.3%), White (15.9%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heath Middle School is 14.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heath Middle School is $14,747. 2 middle schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heath Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heath Middle School 449th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Heath Middle School in the ranking list.)

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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heath Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.02 258th 336 23.2%
2005 23.36 270th 340 20.6%
2006 28.86 264th 346 23.7%
2007 31.85 271st 360 24.7%
2008 29.89 276th 362 23.8%
2009 27.94 292nd 377 22.5%
2010 24.70 326th 409 20.3%
2011 15.55 364th 422 13.7%
2012 17.00 364th 425 14.4%
2013 17.46 387th 454 14.8%
2014 16.30 394th 461 14.5%
2015 20.86 355th 436 18.6%
2016 13.42 369th 400 7.8%
2017 15.57 368th 424 13.2%
2018 13.78 370th 418 11.5%
2019 12.32 408th 458 10.9%
2021 11.26 351st 369 4.9%
2022 12.25 404th 448 9.8%
2023 10.38 452nd 480 5.8%
2024 10.40 449th 485 7.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.89 186th 222 16.2%
2019 18.30 214th 240 10.8%
2021 17.54 109th 114 4.4%
2022 28.83 139th 197 29.4%
2023 19.16 215th 241 10.8%
2024 15.16 229th 244 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.06 285th 315 9.5%
2019 11.48 317th 352 9.9%
2021 10.63 246th 254 3.1%
2022 9.04 303rd 326 7.1%
2023 7.97 351st 363 3.3%
2024 10.28 328th 350 6.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.70 115th 126 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.80 290th 317 8.5%
2019 11.95 310th 343 9.6%
2021 8.33 248th 249 0.4%
2022 11.30 304th 328 7.3%
2023 9.43 340th 356 4.5%
2024 8.92 343rd 357 3.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 136th 165 17.6%
2019 19.11 191st 220 13.2%
2021 20.00 74th 83 10.8%
2022 19.88 144th 169 14.8%
2023 12.93 188th 198 5.1%
2024 16.64 179th 199 10.1%
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Rank History for White students at Heath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.18 227th 283 19.8%
2022 4.71 263rd 265 0.8%
2024 6.72 267th 273 2.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Heath Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 4 7 258 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1989 514 3 9 266 5 n/a n/a 0 797
1990 536 6 10 262 1 n/a n/a 0 815
1991 555 3 11 282 2 n/a n/a 0 853
1992 572 3 9 293 6 n/a n/a 0 883
1993 622 2 4 288 9 n/a n/a 0 925
1994 632 3 9 292 6 n/a n/a 0 942
1995 662 4 11 327 3 n/a n/a 0 1007
1996 662 4 11 327 3 n/a n/a 0 1007
1997 692 7 12 351 5 n/a n/a 0 1067
1998 678 4 9 378 8 n/a n/a 0 1077
1999 639 7 11 371 4 n/a n/a 0 1032
2000 651 8 7 363 5 n/a n/a 0 1034
2001 428 8 9 286 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2002 435 15 3 355 6 n/a n/a 0 814
2003 435 15 3 355 6 n/a n/a 0 814
2004 469 14 6 404 12 n/a n/a 0 905
2005 462 11 6 418 8 n/a n/a 0 905
2006 438 11 8 408 4 n/a n/a 0 869
2007 373 6 5 399 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2008 392 8 5 391 4 n/a n/a 0 800
2009 375 14 6 413 5 n/a n/a 0 813
2010 366 16 13 367 41 n/a n/a 0 803
2011 260 15 4 504 3 5 6 0 797
2012 205 14 7 464 3 1 7 0 701
2013 162 11 7 464 3 1 8 0 656
2014 150 5 7 483 2 0 7 0 654
2015 145 6 9 445 1 0 5 0 611
2016 167 18 11 533 3 2 6 0 740
2017 158 27 14 519 1 3 7 0 729
2018 140 36 18 504 3 4 8 0 713
2019 130 29 21 546 2 1 12 0 741
2020 125 36 29 543 4 1 13 0 751
2021 114 30 28 519 5 1 12 0 709
2022 106 41 18 507 8 1 15 0 696
2023 104 28 22 491 2 2 14 0 663
2024 91 24 26 413 1 6 10 0 571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heath Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 46.8 17.3 n/a
1989 797 45.3 17.5 25.7
1990 815 47.9 17.0 22.7
1991 853 47.4 17.9 29
1992 883 46.1 19.1 27.7
1993 925 46.7 19.8 31.6
1994 942 46.0 20.5 25.5
1995 1007 48.6 20.7 24.2
1996 1007 48.6 20.7 24.2
1997 1067 47.7 22.4 26.1
1998 1077 50.9 21.2 28.2
1999 1032 57.4 18.0 28.6
2000 1034 54.7 18.9 40
2001 733 39.8 18.4 46.1
2002 814 44.9 18.1 49.5
2003 814 44.9 18.1 49.5
2004 905 47.3 19.1 46.9
2005 905 51.2 17.7 48.2
2006 869 46.3 18.8 48.7
2007 784 40.7 19.3 55.7
2008 800 40.4 19.8 49.5
2009 813 38.7 21.0 51.3
2010 803 43.0 18.6 58.4
2011 797 39.7 20.0 67.8
2012 701 36.4 19.2 72
2013 656 34.4 19.0 78.2
2014 654 37.2 17.5 80
2015 611 32.0 19.0 77.3
2016 740 39.0 18.9 82
2017 729 37.7 19.3 81.6
2018 713 37.8 18.8 82.5
2019 741 38.7 19.1 79.5
2020 751 37.7 19.8 76
2021 709 43.5 16.2 87.2
2022 696 42.1 16.5 85.5
2023 663 38.5 17.1 86.3
2024 571 38.1 14.9 88.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heath Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 46.8 17.3 n/a
1989 797 45.3 17.5 25.7
1990 815 47.9 17.0 22.7
1991 853 47.4 17.9 29
1992 883 46.1 19.1 27.7
1993 925 46.7 19.8 31.6
1994 942 46.0 20.5 25.5
1995 1007 48.6 20.7 24.2
1996 1007 48.6 20.7 24.2
1997 1067 47.7 22.4 26.1
1998 1077 50.9 21.2 28.2
1999 1032 57.4 18.0 28.6
2000 1034 54.7 18.9 40
2001 733 39.8 18.4 46.1
2002 814 44.9 18.1 49.5
2003 814 44.9 18.1 49.5
2004 905 47.3 19.1 46.9
2005 905 51.2 17.7 48.2
2006 869 46.3 18.8 48.7
2007 784 40.7 19.3 55.7
2008 800 40.4 19.8 49.5
2009 813 38.7 21.0 51.3
2010 803 43.0 18.6 58.4
2011 797 39.7 20.0 67.8
2012 701 36.4 19.2 72
2013 656 34.4 19.0 78.2
2014 654 37.2 17.5 80
2015 611 32.0 19.0 77.3
2016 740 39.0 18.9 82
2017 729 37.7 19.3 81.6
2018 713 37.8 18.8 82.5
2019 741 38.7 19.1 79.5
2020 751 37.7 19.8 76
2021 709 43.5 16.2 87.2
2022 696 42.1 16.5 85.5
2023 663 38.5 17.1 86.3
2024 571 38.1 14.9 88.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heath Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,285
2020 $10,951
2021 $13,289
2022 $13,593
2023 $14,747

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heath Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 452nd of 480 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heath Middle School)22.912.4
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)29.628.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Heath Middle School)6.66.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)14.713
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heath Middle School)27.120.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)35.733.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Heath Middle School)5.66.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)15.713.7
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Heath Middle School)7.96.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (GreeleySchool District No. 6)17.419.5
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heath Middle School)36.919.3
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)41.234.3
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Heath Middle School)7.711.6
 3.9%
   8th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)25.321.7
 3.6%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Heath Middle School)28.617.7
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.730.4
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Heath Middle School)6.68.1
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.719.4
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students741663
 10.5%
African American2928
 3.4%
American Indian22
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic546491
 10.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White130104
 20%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.5%86.3%
 6.8%


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Heath Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Colorado middle schools.

Students at Heath Middle School are 72% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 571 students attended Heath Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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