Best middle schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
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- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
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- 165Westlake Middle SchoolBroomfield · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 853 students
- 264Rocky Top Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,052 students
- 338Century Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 430Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 524Silver Hills Middle SchoolNorthglenn · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 965 students
- 618Northglenn Middle SchoolNorthglenn · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 672 students
- 713Thornton Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 721 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westlake Middle School Broomfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 853 |
| 2 | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,052 |
| 3 | Century Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 4 | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 5 | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 965 |
| 6 | Northglenn Middle School Northglenn · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 672 |
| 7 | Thornton Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 721 |
Westlake Middle School in Broomfield leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools with a Success Index (US) of 64.9. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado middle schools rankings, every school on the Adams 12 Five Star Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Westlake Middle School in Broomfield, Colorado ranks first among middle schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools with a Success Index (US) of 64.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 853).
How are middle schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.