Serving 240 students in grades 7-8, The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
The Vanguard School (Middle)'s student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Mascot
Coursers
School Rankings
The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Vanguard School (Middle) is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coursers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vanguard School (Middle)'s ranking?
The Vanguard School (Middle) is ranked #91 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend The Vanguard School (Middle)?
240 students attend The Vanguard School (Middle).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Vanguard School (Middle) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Vanguard School (Middle)?
The Vanguard School (Middle) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School (Middle) offer ?
The Vanguard School (Middle) offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Vanguard School (Middle) part of?
The Vanguard School (Middle) is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is The Vanguard School (Middle) located?
The Vanguard School (Middle) is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
School Reviews
2 1/29/2008
High in academics but character development is low. Many kids have serious self esteem issues and the homework load is unbelievable even in the earliest years. While the HW policy is grade level + 10 minutes (eg, 1st grade is 20 min, 4th grade is 50 min, etc) the teachers seem incapable of controlling that.
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