- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northglenn, CO
Silver Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080690001179
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Hills Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Hills Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Hills Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Silver Hills Middle School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080690001179 · Northglenn, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 17.9:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Silver Hills Middle School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Silver Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school
Silver Hills Middle School
965 students
What this shows Silver Hills Middle School reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Hills Middle School compares
Silver Hills 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
White 23.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Silver Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Hills Middle School
How many students attend Silver Hills Middle School?
Silver Hills Middle School has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northglenn, CO. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Hills Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Hills Middle School?
55.6% of students at Silver Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Hills Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Hills Middle School?
Silver Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Hills Middle School rank among public schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Hills Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northglenn on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Silver Hills Middle School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.