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Rodger Quist Middle School

Grades 06–08 · THORNTON, CO · NCES 080258006753

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13451 YOSEMITE STREET · THORNTON, CO 80602

At a glance

Reported students

855

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46.07

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Colorado middle enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

672

Rodger Quist Middle School: 855 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

18.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
914
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1

What the reported data says about Rodger Quist Middle School

Rodger Quist Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in THORNTON. It is one of 34 current school records connected to School District 27J. NCES reports 855 students for 2024–25.

Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.3%) and White (41.5%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Rodger Quist Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.4%
Students with disabilities
9.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
38.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White41.5%
  • Hispanic44.3%
  • Black1.4%
  • Asian8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in School District 27J

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Otho E Stuart Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

794 reported students

Prairie View Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

679 reported students

Overland Trail Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

581 reported students

Vikan Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

528 reported students

Foundations Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

763 reported students

Landmark Academy at Reunion

Elementary · Grades KG–08

758 reported students

View all 34 district schools →