Serving 605 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 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is higher 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's student population of 605 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is ranked #101 out of 1,779 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 Evergreen Middle School, Tca College Pathways by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
605 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, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 16:1, which is higher 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 (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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