For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,314 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southeast Colorado Springs are The Vanguard School (Middle), Spring Creek Youth Services Center and Mountain Vista Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 329-6924
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 329-6924
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Aspire Online Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Meadow Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Slater Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Grades: K-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO include The Vanguard School (Middle), Spring Creek Youth Services Center and Mountain Vista Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
8 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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