Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School

1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 604 students in grades 7-8, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School serves the eastern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles from the school.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's student population of 604 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#116 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
71%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.47

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Mountain Lions
Source: 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 #116 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tca College Pathways, Evergreen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
604 students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School serves the eastern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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