- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parker, CO
Sierra Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345001582
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sierra Middle School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080345001582 · Parker, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 18.7:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Sierra Middle School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sierra Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 805
Sierra Middle School
805 students
What this shows Sierra Middle School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Middle School compares
Sierra Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Sierra Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Middle School
How many students attend Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Middle School?
11.9% of students at Sierra Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Middle School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Middle School rank among middle schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Sierra Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.