- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boulder, CO
Southern Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080249000134
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Hills Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Hills Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Southern Hills Middle School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 080249000134 · Boulder, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.9:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Southern Hills Middle School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Southern Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 502
Southern Hills Middle School
502 students
What this shows Southern Hills Middle School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Hills Middle School compares
Southern Hills Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 7.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Southern Hills Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Hills Middle School
How many students attend Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Hills Middle School?
8.1% of students at Southern Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Hills Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Hills Middle School?
Southern Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Southern Hills Middle School rank among middle schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, 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 Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Southern Hills Middle School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.