Russell Middle School
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(719)328-5200
- Russell Middle School serves 661 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (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 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Russell 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
- Russell Middle School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 661 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Russell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #1253 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Russell Middle School is Doherty High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sabin Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Keller Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Keller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
0.2 miles
3730 East Montebello Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5900 0.2 PK-5 467 - Colorado Springs Doherty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2124 students
0.8 miles
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719)328-6400 0.8 9-12 2124 - Colorado Springs Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
0.8 miles
5110 El Camino Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5600 0.8 K-5 468 - Colorado Springs Grant Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 499 students
0.8 miles
3215 Westwood Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5700 0.8 K-5 499 - Colorado Springs King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 383 students
1.3 miles
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-6000 1.3 PK-5 383
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