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Nevin Platt Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School

Should you attend Nevin Platt Middle School or Centennial Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Centennial Middle School
2205 Norwood Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 503 students in grades 6-8, Nevin Platt Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
503 students
619 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nevin Platt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nevin Platt Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nevin Platt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nevin Platt Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#579 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#539 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nevin Platt Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in CO)
42%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevin Platt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevin Platt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nevin Platt Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centennial Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
190
199
Grade 7 Students
157
180
Grade 8 Students
156
240

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nevin Platt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nevin Platt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nevin Platt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nevin Platt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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