Serving 658 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 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Janitell Junior High School serves the south part of Fountain, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Janitell Junior High School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Janitell Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janitell Junior High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1078 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
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)35.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Janitell Jaguars
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 #1078 out of 1,748 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Janitell Junior High School?
658 students attend Janitell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Janitell Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Janitell Junior High School located?
Janitell Junior High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
School Calendar
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Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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