Calhan 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
34%
Black
(19-20)5%
5%
White
(19-20)82%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Calhan Middle School?
108 students attend Calhan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Calhan Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Calhan Middle School offer ?
Calhan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calhan Middle School part of?
Calhan Middle School is part of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District.
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