Sabin Middle School

Summary:

Sabin Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 601 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. However, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to state and district averages, as well as nearby schools like Jenkins Middle School and Skyview Middle School.

Sabin Middle School's academic performance is significantly below average, with only 32.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 22.4% proficient or better in Math on the latest CMAS tests. The school's performance is particularly low for Gifted and Talented students, ranking 100 out of 126 Colorado middle schools in this category. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Village Middle School and Horizon Middle School, which outperform Sabin on standardized tests.

Sabin Middle School also has a diverse student population, with 43.76% White, 40.1% Hispanic, and 5.49% African American students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.39% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic composition, combined with the school's academic challenges, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students at Sabin Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3605 North Carefree Circle
       Colorado Springs, CO  80917-2030


(719) 328-7000

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,966 Help


Students who attend Sabin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mitchell High School

Feeder schools for Sabin Middle School:

Elementary:    Carver Elementary School
    Madison Elementary School
    Penrose Elementary School
    Rudy Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Hispanic:
40.1%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sabin Middle School ranks worse than 64.7% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.28. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sabin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sabin Middle School is $17,966, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sabin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sabin Middle School 314th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Sabin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sabin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.67 165th 336 50.9%
2005 58.48 147th 340 56.8%
2006 56.27 151st 346 56.4%
2007 48.99 196th 360 45.6%
2008 41.46 231st 362 36.2%
2009 39.09 249th 377 34.0%
2010 34.51 290th 409 29.1%
2011 35.61 293rd 422 30.6%
2012 31.41 305th 425 28.2%
2013 36.65 310th 454 31.7%
2014 30.89 335th 461 27.3%
2015 26.71 326th 436 25.2%
2016 24.40 306th 400 23.5%
2017 17.67 357th 424 15.8%
2018 20.96 326th 418 22.0%
2019 21.98 352nd 458 23.1%
2021 26.02 282nd 369 23.6%
2022 21.67 341st 448 23.9%
2023 24.47 343rd 480 28.5%
2024 29.28 314th 485 35.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.05 26th 31 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.25 179th 222 19.4%
2019 28.05 184th 240 23.3%
2021 37.06 71st 114 37.7%
2022 26.74 150th 197 23.9%
2023 35.17 148th 241 38.6%
2024 36.44 154th 244 36.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 276th 315 12.4%
2019 16.28 296th 352 15.9%
2021 22.43 208th 254 18.1%
2022 15.95 278th 326 14.7%
2023 20.58 277th 363 23.7%
2024 22.30 264th 350 24.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.82 116th 121 4.1%
2019 18.61 129th 134 3.7%
2022 23.40 84th 93 9.7%
2023 30.35 103rd 125 17.6%
2024 34.48 100th 126 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.53 246th 317 22.4%
2019 24.06 251st 343 26.8%
2021 22.07 210th 249 15.7%
2022 21.47 246th 328 25.0%
2023 21.50 266th 356 25.3%
2024 28.18 244th 357 31.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.65 124th 165 24.8%
2019 23.21 176th 220 20.0%
2022 22.32 139th 169 17.8%
2023 24.04 153rd 198 22.7%
2024 28.31 140th 199 29.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sabin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.65 186th 199 6.5%
2019 11.14 261st 283 7.8%
2021 21.09 163rd 203 19.7%
2022 15.01 228th 265 14.0%
2023 18.79 236th 286 17.5%
2024 21.26 216th 273 20.9%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Open Quote Zero Stars. DO NOT recommend. Very ghetto. My child's experience has been bias, racism and bullying by both some students and some staff members. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, July 29, 2018

Open Quote Opportunity awaits Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote No structure, no guidance, no support. Free pay checks for every teacher who clock in and clock out. Avoid Squires at all cost. London controls the principals. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Open Quote my 2 daughters attended BOTH had horrible experiences. one had bullying ussue reported several times with NO help ay all f rom the administration what so ever. they have a very open white is right attitude. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 15, 2016

Open Quote We have been quite pleased with the administration and teachers, especially the Gifted Magnet Program for their high quality curriculum and programming. We like the diversity of the school and the clubs and sports options. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Open Quote I attended this school my seventh grade year, after moving to Colorado from Tennessee. I found that this school, out of all the schools I've ever attended (a total of 7) was the most personal, helpful, and encouraging. I had hated math all my life, and then my Sabin math teacher got me into the Math Engineering and science club. I had always been shy, but my Drama teacher cast me as Scully in the X-Files production, and suddenly I loved performing. My reading teacher convinced me to join the reading competition team, and my reading level surpassed high school graduates. My parents couldn't afford my school lunch, yet I was not qualified for a discount, so the cafeteria ladies allowed me to work behind the counter for free lunches. This school does everything it can to meet the needs of every child, and I wish i could have stayed there longer. In only six months, it turned me into a student who ENJOYED school. Most schools can't boast that. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sabin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 768 34 32 42 4 n/a n/a 0 880
1989 753 48 38 51 4 n/a n/a 0 894
1990 712 54 35 60 11 n/a n/a 0 872
1991 708 61 35 63 9 n/a n/a 0 876
1992 774 60 29 69 5 n/a n/a 0 937
1993 791 65 26 81 3 n/a n/a 0 966
1994 813 68 29 94 5 n/a n/a 0 1009
1995 792 72 25 82 6 n/a n/a 0 977
1996 792 72 25 82 6 n/a n/a 0 977
1997 793 59 17 94 6 n/a n/a 0 969
1998 746 57 19 102 4 n/a n/a 0 928
1999 737 68 17 102 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2000 559 69 21 86 2 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 539 68 18 84 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2002 532 65 25 93 9 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 532 65 25 93 9 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 526 65 17 98 7 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 516 63 22 83 11 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 533 82 27 90 7 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 499 71 28 92 11 n/a n/a 0 701
2008 498 105 25 134 15 n/a n/a 0 777
2009 460 93 16 125 17 n/a n/a 0 711
2010 582 136 25 187 15 n/a n/a 0 945
2011 449 61 10 235 5 1 60 0 821
2012 442 74 9 255 7 1 54 0 842
2013 415 73 11 262 4 0 59 0 824
2014 414 76 18 276 2 1 72 0 859
2015 374 74 23 290 7 3 78 0 849
2016 374 73 21 269 6 3 60 0 806
2017 376 58 16 241 10 5 61 0 767
2018 391 66 20 244 10 3 82 0 816
2019 359 59 16 231 6 7 80 0 758
2020 370 59 13 259 3 2 68 0 774
2021 297 49 12 258 3 1 56 0 676
2022 296 42 9 251 0 3 58 0 659
2023 263 33 7 241 1 5 51 0 601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sabin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 880 46.2 19.0 n/a
1989 894 44.1 20.2 6.4
1990 872 44.2 19.7 6.4
1991 876 42.7 20.5 5.5
1992 937 48.3 19.3 5.8
1993 966 41.5 23.3 8
1994 1009 40.1 25.2 9.6
1995 977 49.5 19.7 12.5
1996 977 49.5 19.7 12.5
1997 969 49.5 19.6 13.1
1998 928 47.0 19.7 11.6
1999 926 46.6 19.9 10
2000 737 41.0 18.0 24
2001 712 35.4 20.1 26
2002 724 40.1 18.1 33.6
2003 724 40.1 18.1 33.6
2004 713 41.4 17.2 34.2
2005 695 45.2 15.4 37.6
2006 739 44.5 16.6 37.1
2007 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2008 777 42.1 18.5 43.6
2009 711 42.7 16.7 48.7
2010 945 56.1 16.8 53.5
2011 821 52.1 15.7 56
2012 842 52.4 16.0 62.5
2013 824 50.8 16.2 61.7
2014 859 53.5 16.0 66.8
2015 849 52.0 16.3 67.7
2016 806 48.0 16.7 64.6
2017 767 47.6 16.1 69.9
2018 816 46.6 17.5 67.2
2019 758 50.1 15.1 68.7
2020 774 47.6 16.2 69
2021 676 45.8 14.7 69.8
2022 659 43.3 15.2 66.3
2023 601 41.6 14.4 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sabin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 880 46.2 19.0 n/a
1989 894 44.1 20.2 6.4
1990 872 44.2 19.7 6.4
1991 876 42.7 20.5 5.5
1992 937 48.3 19.3 5.8
1993 966 41.5 23.3 8
1994 1009 40.1 25.2 9.6
1995 977 49.5 19.7 12.5
1996 977 49.5 19.7 12.5
1997 969 49.5 19.6 13.1
1998 928 47.0 19.7 11.6
1999 926 46.6 19.9 10
2000 737 41.0 18.0 24
2001 712 35.4 20.1 26
2002 724 40.1 18.1 33.6
2003 724 40.1 18.1 33.6
2004 713 41.4 17.2 34.2
2005 695 45.2 15.4 37.6
2006 739 44.5 16.6 37.1
2007 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2008 777 42.1 18.5 43.6
2009 711 42.7 16.7 48.7
2010 945 56.1 16.8 53.5
2011 821 52.1 15.7 56
2012 842 52.4 16.0 62.5
2013 824 50.8 16.2 61.7
2014 859 53.5 16.0 66.8
2015 849 52.0 16.3 67.7
2016 806 48.0 16.7 64.6
2017 767 47.6 16.1 69.9
2018 816 46.6 17.5 67.2
2019 758 50.1 15.1 68.7
2020 774 47.6 16.2 69
2021 676 45.8 14.7 69.8
2022 659 43.3 15.2 66.3
2023 601 41.6 14.4 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sabin Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,204
2020 $12,588
2021 $13,933
2022 $15,968
2023 $17,966

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sabin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 352nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 343rd of 480 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sabin Middle School)31.527.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)36.434.6
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Sabin Middle School)17.314.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)20.122.2
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sabin Middle School)34.329.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)44.837.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Sabin Middle School)17.217.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)23.118.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Sabin Middle School)17.924.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)23.126.5
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sabin Middle School)33.931.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.435.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Sabin Middle School)18.115.1
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)25.124.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sabin Middle School)33.229.6
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.535.8
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sabin Middle School)17.515.9
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)2927.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students758601
 20.7%
African American5933
 44.1%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian167
 56.3%
Hispanic231241
 4.3%
Pacific Islander75
 28.6%
White359263
 26.7%
Two or More Races8051
 36.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%67.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sabin Middle School

Students who attend Sabin Middle School usually go on to attend Mitchell High School

Students at Sabin Middle School are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Sabin Middle School.

Sabin Middle School ranks 314th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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