Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Ken Caryl Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ken Caryl Middle School's student population of 724 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ken Caryl Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ken Caryl Middle School is 0.45, 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
#683 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Ken Caryl Middle School's ranking?
Ken Caryl Middle School is ranked #683 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ken Caryl Middle School often compared to?
Ken Caryl Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Middle School, Bear Creek K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ken Caryl Middle School?
724 students attend Ken Caryl Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ken Caryl Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ken Caryl Middle School?
Ken Caryl Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ken Caryl Middle School offer ?
Ken Caryl Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ken Caryl Middle School part of?
Ken Caryl Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ken Caryl Middle School located?
Ken Caryl Middle School is located in the Columbine Knolls neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Columbine Knolls.
School Reviews
Review Ken Caryl Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
