Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, W H Heaton 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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Heaton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W H Heaton Middle School's student population of 755 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Heaton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W H Heaton Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1456 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Heaton Middle School's ranking?
W H Heaton Middle School is ranked #1456 out of 1,734 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend W H Heaton Middle School?
755 students attend W H Heaton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W H Heaton Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W H Heaton Middle School?
W H Heaton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does W H Heaton Middle School offer ?
W H Heaton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W H Heaton Middle School part of?
W H Heaton Middle School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
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