At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Shaw Heights Middle School: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.8:1 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
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Shaw Heights Middle School
Shaw Heights Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Westminster. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Westminster Public Schools. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 (74.8%) and White (14.6%). English learners represent 18.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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 Shaw Heights Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.6%
- Hispanic74.8%
- Black3.1%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Westminster Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
302 reported students
Hidden Lake Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
340 reported students
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
354 reported students
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
Westminster Academy for International Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–08
258 reported students
Public schools near Shaw Heights Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School Middle · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 06–08 | 681 | 0.8 mi |
| Mandalay Middle School Middle · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 443 | 2.2 mi |
| North Arvada Middle School Middle · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 464 | 2.7 mi |
| Global Intermediate Academy Middle · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 04–08 | 346 | 3.2 mi |
| Thornton Middle School Middle · Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 06–08 | 721 | 3.3 mi |
| Wayne Carle Middle School Middle · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 438 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Heights Middle School
What grades does Shaw Heights Middle School serve?
Shaw Heights Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Westminster Public Schools.
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 321 students and 18.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shaw Heights Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shaw Heights Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westminster Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shaw Heights Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shaw Heights Middle School in?
Shaw Heights Middle School is part of Westminster Public Schools, based in Westminster, CO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shaw Heights Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School (0.8 mi), Mandalay Middle School (2.2 mi), North Arvada Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.