For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 644 students in La Junta, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Junta, CO are La Junta Jr/sr High School and Tiger Trades Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Junta, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in La Junta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Junta, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 114 students
La Junta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Junta, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Junta, CO include La Junta Jr/sr High School and Tiger Trades Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in La Junta, CO?
2 public middle schools are located in La Junta, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in La Junta, CO?
La Junta, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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