Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Middle School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 119 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.65, 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
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)81.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenkins Middle School, Holmes Middle School, Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
119 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of West Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is West Middle School located?
West Middle School is located in the Old Colorado City neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Colorado City.
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