Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Goddard Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goddard Middle School serves the west part of the Littleton, CO school district, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goddard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Goddard Middle School's student population of 575 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goddard Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard Middle School is 0.54, 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
#347 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard Middle School's ranking?
Goddard Middle School is ranked #347 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Goddard Middle School often compared to?
Goddard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euclid Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Goddard Middle School?
575 students attend Goddard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Goddard Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goddard Middle School?
Goddard Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goddard Middle School offer ?
Goddard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goddard Middle School part of?
Goddard Middle School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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