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Rodger Quist Middle School (7351)

Middle school

13451 YOSEMITE STREET
THORNTON, CO 80602

855

Total Students Served

Grade 6 - Grade 8

School Profile


About Rodger Quist Middle School (7351)

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Rodger Quist Middle School

2025-2026

Quist Middle School: Hearts and Minds ? The Place to Be for Every Scholar! Champion for Each ? Relationships that Matter ? Know Them: We build meaningful connections, ensuring every student is seen, known, and valued. ? Care About Them: Compassion drives our work, with student well-being at the heart of everything we do. ? Realize Who They Are: Instruction is relevant, culturally responsive, and designed to reflect and honor each scholar?s unique identity. Expect Excellence ? Ownership and Engag… ement ? Clear Path: We provide a roadmap for success so scholars know where they are, where they?re headed, and how to get there. ? Daily Engagement: Using Kagan cooperative learning and the PIES framework, every lesson is interactive, purposeful, and fun. ? Hard Work, Real Results: Scholars are challenged daily to put forth their best effort, building resilience, responsibility, and confidence. RISE to the Crown ? Equity in Action ? #1 Determinant: We embrace our role as the single most important factor in student success. ? Urgency for Mastery: We mobilize resources quickly and intentionally to ensure mastery of essential learning outcomes. ? Every Scholar, Every Day: Equity isn?t a program?it?s a mindset woven into everything we do. Distinctive Opportunities for Scholars 🎨 Exploratories: From art, STEAM, and coding to music, world language, leadership, and fitness, scholars discover passions that fuel lifelong learning. 🌍 Culture Club: Students explore global traditions through food, music, and art, producing documentaries and creating an inclusive space for cultural appreciation. ? NJHS Service: Scholars lead through service?organizing food drives, honoring first responders, and modeling leadership, character, scholarship, and citizenship. 🏐 Athletics: Royals excel on the field and court in football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, and track, balancing teamwork with academic success. Celebrating Achievements 📈 Academic Growth: Quist improved in 9 of 12 assessment areas in just one semester. ?? Positive Culture: Behavioral referrals dropped by 45% , reflecting our safe, supportive environment. 🏆 Staff Excellence: Educators like Kelly Beach, Colorado Art Teacher of the Year , bring state and national recognition for outstanding teaching. Community & Tradition 🎉 Events That Unite: Beloved traditions like the Annual Quist Carnival and Haunted Hallway bring together families, staff, and students, fostering pride and belonging. 🤝 Partnerships: Collaborations with local businesses, organizations, and higher-ed institutions create real-world opportunities for our scholars. 💡 WEB Program: Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) ensures 6th graders transition into middle school with confidence and support. Safe, Nurturing Environment Quist Middle School uses Fred Jones? Tools for Teaching , cooperative learning structures, and restorative practices to build classrooms where scholars thrive academically and socially. Every day, scholars experience community through classbuilders, teambuilders, and engaging lessons that make learning a joy. Quist Middle School is where relationships, equity, and excellence come together. Every scholar belongs here. Every scholar can succeed here.

Enrollment

855

School Year: 2025-2026
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Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

School Year: 2025-2026
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Final 2025 Performance Rating

Attendance Rate

91.9%

School Year: 2025-2026
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4-Year Grad Rate

Not applicable for this school

School Year: 2024-2025
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Dropout Rate

<= 0.5%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Average SAT & PSAT Scores

Not applicable for this
school

School Year: 2025-2026
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Chronically Absent

27.6%

School Year: 2025-2026
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