W H Heaton Middle School
Tel:
(719) 549-7420
W H Heaton Middle School serves 665 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
W H Heaton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 10%)
School Overview
W H Heaton Middle School's student population of 665 students has declined by 9% 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 | 665 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
W H Heaton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of W H Heaton Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1265 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo Belmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
0.3 miles
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500 0.3 PK-5 526 - Pueblo Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.8 miles
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540 0.8 PK-5 406 - Pueblo Haaff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
0.8 miles
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550 0.8 PK-5 362 - Pueblo East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,091 student
1.1 miles
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222 1.1 9-12 1,091 - Pueblo Park View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
1.8 miles
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590 1.8 PK-5 432
School Reviews
| 5 Great school, great teachers, great academics, and great sports program. - Posted by Student/Alumni - mateo |
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