Serving 1,087 students in grades 6-8, Fountain 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fountain Middle School's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain 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 Fountain Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1303 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
48%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fountain Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Middle School is ranked #1303 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fountain Middle School often compared to?
Fountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Fountain Middle School?
1,087 students attend Fountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fountain Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fountain Middle School offer ?
Fountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fountain Middle School part of?
Fountain Middle School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2020
I've been two more schools than grades and yet this is one of the best bullying rates are slightly lower and most teachers a good, nice people.
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