Middle Schools in Littleton School District No. 6

The Littleton School District No. 6 in Colorado is home to four middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools include Newton Middle School, Euclid Middle School, Goddard Middle School, and John Wesley Powell Middle School.

Among these schools, Newton Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Colorado with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Newton Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating exceptional academic achievement. In contrast, the other three middle schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 have more mixed results, with Euclid and Goddard Middle Schools ranking in the middle to lower range of Colorado middle schools.

The demographic differences among the schools are also noteworthy, with Newton Middle School having a higher percentage of white students (81.8%) compared to the other schools, and Goddard Middle School serving a more diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.99%) and a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.07%). These disparities suggest the need to examine potential equity issues and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities across the district.