Ellicott Middle School

350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ellicott Middle School serves 202 students in grades 6-8.
Ellicott Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ellicott Middle School's student population of 202 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Ellicott Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ellicott Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
52%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1060 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ellicott Middle School?
202 students attend Ellicott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ellicott Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellicott Middle School?
Ellicott Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Middle School offer ?
Ellicott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ellicott Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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