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Jenkins Middle School vs. Russell Middle School

Should you attend Jenkins Middle School or Russell Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jenkins Middle School
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Russell Middle School
3825 East Montebello Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jenkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Jenkins 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 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Russell Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
797 students
532 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jenkins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Russell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jenkins Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Russell Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jenkins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Russell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#863 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1023 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jenkins Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Russell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in CO)
27%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jenkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jenkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jenkins Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Russell Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
289
173
Grade 7 Students
263
175
Grade 8 Students
245
184

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jenkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jenkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jenkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jenkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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