Ellicott Middle School

350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Ellicott 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ellicott Middle School's student population of 204 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ellicott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellicott Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1214 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
30-34%
45%
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellicott Middle School's ranking?
Ellicott Middle School is ranked #1214 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ellicott Middle School?
204 students attend Ellicott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ellicott Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellicott Middle School?
Ellicott Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Middle School offer ?
Ellicott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellicott Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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