La Junta Intermediate School
Tel:
(719)384-9151
- La Junta Intermediate School serves 459 students in grades 3-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
La Junta Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- La Junta Intermediate School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Junta Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Junta Intermediate School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #1480 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Otero No. R1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to La Junta Intermediate School is La Junta Jr/sr High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Junta Primary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Junta La Junta Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 583 students
0.6 miles
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719)384-4467 0.6 7-12 583 - La Junta La Junta Primary School Grades: K-2 | 313 students
1.0 miles
600 West Topeka
La Junta, CO 81050
(719)384-2991 1.0 K-2 313 - Swink Swink Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 196 students
5.2 miles
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719)384-8103 5.2 K-6 196 - Swink Swink Junior-senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 170 students
5.2 miles
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719)384-8103 5.2 7-12 170 - Cheraw Cheraw School Grades: PK-12 | 216 students
9.1 miles
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719)853-6655 9.1 PK-12 216
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