Serving 924 students in grades 6-8, Falcon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falcon Middle School's student population of 924 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falcon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Middle School's ranking?
Falcon Middle School is ranked #1137 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Falcon Middle School often compared to?
Falcon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Middle School, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Falcon Middle School?
924 students attend Falcon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Falcon Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Middle School?
Falcon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Falcon Middle School offer ?
Falcon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Falcon Middle School part of?
Falcon Middle School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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