Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Canon City 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 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canon City Middle School serves the west part of its school district in Canon City, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 497.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canon City Middle School's student population of 382 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for Life!
School Rankings
Canon City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon City Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon City Middle School's ranking?
Canon City Middle School is ranked #1125 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Canon City Middle School often compared to?
Canon City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison School, Canon City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Canon City Middle School?
382 students attend Canon City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Canon City Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canon City Middle School?
Canon City Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canon City Middle School offer ?
Canon City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canon City Middle School part of?
Canon City Middle School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.
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