North Middle School
North Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8.
North Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the North Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 25, 2022 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (DISTRICT CLOSED)
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - NO STUDENTS (3/27 - 3/31)
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
School Rankings
North Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 1783 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
34%
Black
11%
5%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
School Reviews
2 5/16/2011
The school appears to be in decline. Many of the best staff members have been let go for no reason. The morale is very low for the ones that are left. Just would not recommend the school at this time.
Review North 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
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1018 N CEDAR ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO$425,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (0.48 miles from school)
-
1815 N WEBER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO$539,900- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.87 miles from school)
-
1527 SWOPE AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO$490,000- 5 Beds | 1.75 Baths
- (1.39 miles from school)
-
2223 FARRAGUT AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO$420,000- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (1.47 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.
Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.
Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.
