Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Wesley Powell Middle School's student population of 611 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wesley Powell Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wesley Powell Middle School's ranking?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is ranked #186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John Wesley Powell Middle School often compared to?
John Wesley Powell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euclid Middle School, Newton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School?
611 students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of John Wesley Powell Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Wesley Powell Middle School offer ?
John Wesley Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Wesley Powell Middle School part of?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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