What grades does Rodger Quist Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, Rodger Quist Middle School serves students in THORNTON, CO. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Rodger Quist Middle School located?

You can find Rodger Quist Middle School in THORNTON, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodger Quist Middle School?

At Rodger Quist Middle School, there are approximately 18.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in THORNTON, CO?

Rodger Quist Middle School is among the schools serving THORNTON, CO. The school is part of the local school system.

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Rodger Quist Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|THORNTON, Colorado|School District 27J

THORNTON, CO 80602

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Fri

Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCexamDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

End of First SemesterEventDistrict-wide

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Sat

Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

844

Student:Teacher

18.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

School District 27J

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.0%

Phone

(303)655-6950

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25-29%

Math Proficiency

15%

18th percentile in CO

Chronic Absenteeism

21.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

56 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1

Worse than average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

206

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

89% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,854

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,886

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,408

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 45%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$566,588

-3.2% 1yr+18.0% 5yr

Denver, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

15.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

855

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

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Break

Fri, Jan 15, 2027

Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLC

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in School District 27J. Rodger Quist Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Assessment Day (PK-8)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of First QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of First SemesterDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for semester end date and grade posting timeline.	Event	—
Sat, Jan 16, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Finals Make-Up Day (High School & TLC)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School (Preschool & K-12)District-wide	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rodger Quist Middle School

Rodger Quist Middle School has a total enrollment of 844 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in THORNTON, CO.