Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Sproul Junior High 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 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sproul Junior High School serves the west part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from this zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 1.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sproul Junior High School's student population of 504 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Reach Every Learner, Every Classroom, Every Day
School Rankings
Sproul Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sproul Junior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sproul Junior High School's ranking?
Sproul Junior High School is ranked #790 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sproul Junior High School often compared to?
Sproul Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sproul Junior High School?
504 students attend Sproul Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sproul Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sproul Junior High School?
Sproul Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sproul Junior High School offer ?
Sproul Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sproul Junior High School part of?
Sproul Junior High School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Sproul Junior High School located?
Sproul Junior High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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