Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School

1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School serves 557 students in grades 7-8.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's student population of 557 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is 0.46, 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
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
72%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is ranked #173 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
557 students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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