Serving 66 students in grades 6-8, Kiowa Middle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Kiowa Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Kiowa, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 335.3 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiowa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kiowa Middle School's student population of 66 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kiowa Middle 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 Kiowa Middle School is 0.30, which is less 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
#1346 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiowa Middle School's ranking?
Kiowa Middle School is ranked #1346 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kiowa Middle School often compared to?
Kiowa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Middle School, Elbert Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kiowa Middle School?
66 students attend Kiowa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kiowa Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiowa Middle School?
Kiowa Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kiowa Middle School offer ?
Kiowa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiowa Middle School part of?
Kiowa Middle School is part of School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of.
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