Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Ellicott Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellicott Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 235.9 square miles around Calhan, CO, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellicott Middle School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellicott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellicott Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunderhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellicott Middle School's ranking?
Ellicott Middle School is ranked #1318 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ellicott Middle School often compared to?
Ellicott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Irwin Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ellicott Middle School?
230 students attend Ellicott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ellicott Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellicott Middle School?
Ellicott Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Middle School offer ?
Ellicott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellicott Middle School part of?
Ellicott Middle School is part of Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A.
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