Watson Junior High School

136 Fontaine Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, Watson Junior High 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 10-14% (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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Watson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Watson Junior High School's student population of 538 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Watson Junior High 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 Watson Junior High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1308 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
33%
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30-34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
35%
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Black
7%
4%
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White
50%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Watson Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watson Junior High School's ranking?
Watson Junior High School is ranked #1308 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Watson Junior High School often compared to?
Watson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sproul Junior High School, Janitell Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Watson Junior High School?
538 students attend Watson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Watson Junior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Junior High School?
Watson Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watson Junior High School offer ?
Watson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watson Junior High School part of?

School Calendar

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Date
No Students - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break-Schools Closed
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
No Students - Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break-Schools Closed
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No Students - Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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