John Wesley Powell Middle School vs. Newton Middle School
Should I attend John Wesley Powell Middle School or Newton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
611 students
738 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#143 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
264
Grade 7 Students
195
264
Grade 8 Students
245
210
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
75%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
