Fountain Middle School
Fountain Middle School serves 974 students in grades 6-8.
Fountain 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fountain Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Fountain Middle School's student population of 974 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 974 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fountain Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fountain Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1231 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Fountain Middle School is Welte Education Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Aragon Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fountain Aragon Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 428 students10
0.4 miles
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340 0.4 K-5 428 - Fountain Welte Education Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 122 students10
0.4 miles
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550 0.4 6-12 122 - Fountain Mesa Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
1.2 miles
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370 1.2 K-5 509 - Fountain Conrad Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 179 students
1.3 miles
10605 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500 1.3 PK 179 - Fountain Eagleside Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
1.4 miles
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520 1.4 PK-5 620
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Bill |
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