W H Heaton Middle School
Tel:
(719)549-7420
- W H Heaton Middle School serves 704 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (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 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
W H Heaton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- W H Heaton Middle School's student population of 704 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 704 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W H Heaton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of W H Heaton Middle School is 0.39, which is equal to 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 | #1401 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 19% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W H Heaton Middle School is East High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Risley International Academy Of Innovation (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belmont Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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(719)549-7500 0.3 PK-5 510 - Pueblo Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
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(719)549-7540 0.8 PK-5 409 - Pueblo Haaff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
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(719)549-7550 0.8 PK-5 368 - Pueblo East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1166 students
1.1 miles
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Pueblo, CO 81001
(719)549-7222 1.1 9-12 1166 - Pueblo Heroes Academy Prek-5 Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
1.6 miles
2717 West Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719)549-7595 1.6 PK-5 279
School Reviews
| 5 Great school, great teachers, great academics, and great sports program. - Posted by Student/Alumni - mateo |
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