North Middle School
Tel:
(719)328-2400
- North Middle School serves 677 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (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 30% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
North Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Middle School's student population of 677 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 | 677 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.66, 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 | #1264 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 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 | 38% | 34% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Middle School is Community Prep Charter School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taylor Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Community Prep Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 296 students
0.4 miles
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)227-8836 0.4 9-12 296 - Colorado Springs Taylor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
0.5 miles
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-3500 0.5 K-5 254 - Colorado Springs Columbia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 326 students
0.6 miles
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-2700 0.6 PK-5 326 - Colorado Springs Palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1817 students
0.7 miles
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-5000 0.7 9-12 1817 - Colorado Springs Steele Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
0.8 miles
1720 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-4700 0.8 K-5 297
School Reviews
| 2 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. - Posted by Parent - smith |
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