West Middle School
Tel:
(719)328-3900
- West Middle School serves 292 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (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 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Middle School's student population of 292 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #1051 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 59% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 West Middle School is Zebulon Pike (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buena Vista Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs West Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
0.1 miles
25 North 20th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-4900 0.1 PK-5 291 - Colorado Springs Midland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 204 students
0.6 miles
2110 West Broadway Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-4500 0.6 K-5 204 - Colorado Springs Buena Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 204 students
0.9 miles
924 W Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719)328-4100 0.9 PK-8 204 - Colorado Springs Mountain Song Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 342 students
1.0 miles
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)645-8678 1.0 K-8 342 - Colorado Springs Bristol Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
1.1 miles
890 North Walnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719)328-4000 1.1 K-5 245
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