John Wesley Powell Middle School
Tel:
(303)347-7850
- John Wesley Powell Middle School serves 977 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
John Wesley Powell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Wesley Powell Middle School's student population of 977 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 977 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Wesley Powell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Wesley Powell Middle School is 0.32, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #88 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 82% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Littleton No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Wesley Powell Middle School is Arapahoe High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Littleton Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hopkins Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Arapahoe High School Grades: 9-12 | 2262 students
1.0 miles
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303)347-6000 1.0 9-12 2262 - Littleton Hopkins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
1.1 miles
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303)347-4550 1.1 PK-5 331 - Littleton Sand Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 495 students
1.1 miles
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303)387-6600 1.1 PK-6 495 - Littleton Littleton Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 465 students
1.3 miles
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303)798-5252 1.3 K-8 465 - Littleton Twain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
1.3 miles
6901 South Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303)347-4700 1.3 K-5 326
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