Canon City Middle School

1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Canon City Middle School serves 368 students in grades 6-8.
Canon City Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canon City Middle School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Canon City Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Canon City Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
79%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #837 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Canon City Middle School?
368 students attend Canon City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Canon City Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 19:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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