Watson Junior High School vs. Janitell Junior High School
Should I attend Watson Junior High School or Janitell Junior High 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
Watson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Janitell Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, Watson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Janitell Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
538 students
626 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1279 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
207
Grade 7 Students
175
215
Grade 8 Students
185
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
32%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
