James Irwin Charter Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(719) 591-2122
James Irwin Charter Middle School serves 446 students in grades 6-8.
James Irwin Charter Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James Irwin Charter Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
James Irwin Charter Middle School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Irwin Charter Middle School is ranked within the top 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 James Irwin Charter Middle School is 0.67, 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 | #632 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 34% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District No. 2 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 to James Irwin Charter Middle School is James Irwin Charter High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Panorama Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bricker Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter High School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 426 students10
0.0 miles
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055 0 9-12 426 - Colorado Springs Bricker Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 394 students10
0.5 miles
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150 0.5 PK-5 394 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 538 students10
0.8 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220 0.8 6-8 538 - Colorado Springs Soaring Eagles Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 562 students10
1.1 miles
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000 1.1 PK-5 562 - Colorado Springs Giberson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
1.2 miles
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165 1.2 PK-5 384
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