Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Janitell Junior High 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 10% (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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janitell Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Janitell Junior High School's student population of 626 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Janitell Junior High 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 Janitell Junior High 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
#1279 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janitell Junior High School's ranking?
Janitell Junior High School is ranked #1279 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Janitell Junior High School often compared to?
Janitell Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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 Janitell Junior High School?
626 students attend Janitell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Janitell Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janitell Junior High School?
Janitell Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Janitell Junior High School offer ?
Janitell Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Janitell Junior High School part of?
Janitell Junior High School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Students Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
October Day/School Closed
October 11, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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