Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Hemphill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Hemphill Middle School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Hemphill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemphill Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hemphill Middle School's ranking?
Hemphill Middle School is ranked #1083 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hemphill Middle School often compared to?
Hemphill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg Elementary School, Bennett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hemphill Middle School?
249 students attend Hemphill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hemphill Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemphill Middle School?
Hemphill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hemphill Middle School offer ?
Hemphill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemphill Middle School part of?
Hemphill Middle School is part of Strasburg School District 31j.
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