Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Wesley Powell Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wesley Powell Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wesley Powell Middle School's ranking?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is ranked #255 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John Wesley Powell Middle School often compared to?
John Wesley Powell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Middle School, Euclid Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School?
546 students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Wesley Powell Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Wesley Powell Middle School offer ?
John Wesley Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Wesley Powell Middle School part of?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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