West Middle School

Summary:

West Middle School is a public middle school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which is ranked 66 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Holmes Middle School and Eagleview Middle School, West Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 47.62% White, 35.71% Hispanic, 6.55% African American, and 8.33% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 34.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.8% in math. West Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the overall academic challenges, West Middle School appears to have a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking 17 out of 134 Colorado middle schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While these factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1920 West Pikes Peak Avenue
       Colorado Springs, CO  80904-3847


(719) 328-3900

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,572 Help


Students who attend West Middle School usually attend:

High:    Coronado High School

Feeder schools for West Middle School:

Elementary:    Midland Elementary School
    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
35.7%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Middle School ranks worse than 65.4% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th 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 28.77. (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 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 West 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 West Middle School is $23,572, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middle School 317th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See West 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 West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.95 230th 336 31.5%
2005 32.01 249th 340 26.8%
2006 40.10 227th 346 34.4%
2007 45.50 213th 360 40.8%
2008 45.78 214th 362 40.9%
2009 45.77 229th 377 39.3%
2010 29.12 313th 409 23.5%
2011 30.97 311th 422 26.3%
2012 30.28 312th 425 26.6%
2013 30.81 334th 454 26.4%
2014 28.98 341st 461 26.0%
2015 28.64 310th 436 28.9%
2016 31.74 263rd 400 34.3%
2017 25.44 314th 424 25.9%
2018 51.30 181st 418 56.7%
2019 48.04 223rd 458 51.3%
2021 30.49 258th 369 30.1%
2022 24.01 321st 448 28.3%
2023 31.76 305th 480 36.5%
2024 28.77 317th 485 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.60 113th 222 49.1%
2019 41.71 134th 240 44.2%
2023 37.41 145th 241 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.04 159th 315 49.5%
2019 48.53 174th 352 50.6%
2023 22.42 267th 363 26.4%
2024 25.50 245th 350 30.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.27 3rd 121 97.5%
2019 74.02 17th 134 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.29 149th 317 53.0%
2019 41.03 189th 343 44.9%
2023 40.04 185th 356 48.0%
2024 32.24 227th 357 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.90 143rd 220 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 116th 199 41.7%
2019 38.93 176th 283 37.8%
2022 13.13 235th 265 11.3%
2023 23.01 223rd 286 22.0%
2024 16.56 228th 273 16.5%
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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

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Open Quote West has great programs and projects with wonderful staff! Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, April 18, 2010

Open Quote I attended this school while it was simply "West Middle School." This school offered a Space and Technology class which was always a favorite of the students. The teachers were really dedicated to making sure students never fell behind, and always made time to help any student that asked. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 12 10 73 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 373 10 7 91 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1990 380 18 6 88 5 n/a n/a 0 497
1991 371 18 7 78 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 354 24 7 73 4 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 363 23 5 90 6 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 484 28 4 82 10 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 472 33 8 103 18 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 472 33 8 103 18 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 465 31 10 113 17 n/a n/a 0 636
1998 477 17 6 116 8 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 458 20 8 112 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 420 24 8 115 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 373 16 9 106 9 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 358 22 7 94 14 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 358 22 7 94 14 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 333 25 7 84 7 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 304 22 6 91 7 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 285 29 7 87 10 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 247 24 2 81 7 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 233 23 6 87 5 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 203 24 11 87 7 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 179 22 7 74 5 n/a n/a 0 287
2011 157 16 3 91 3 0 19 0 289
2012 144 18 2 84 4 0 18 0 270
2013 153 7 4 76 3 0 18 0 261
2014 147 5 7 86 6 0 21 0 272
2015 159 7 5 87 2 1 16 0 277
2016 147 9 4 80 2 3 14 0 259
2017 172 14 3 80 4 2 17 0 292
2018 175 17 2 72 6 2 18 0 292
2019 167 16 1 82 4 2 18 0 290
2020 165 12 3 69 3 0 18 0 270
2021 133 13 3 80 1 0 13 0 243
2022 95 8 2 69 1 0 16 0 191
2023 80 11 1 60 2 0 14 0 168

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1989 483 28.5 16.9 27.3
1990 497 30.6 16.2 29.2
1991 476 26.4 18.0 27.1
1992 462 25.1 18.4 38.1
1993 487 22.8 21.4 30.8
1994 608 20.6 29.5 38.8
1995 634 31.5 20.1 46.4
1996 634 31.5 20.1 46.4
1997 636 34.1 18.7 38.1
1998 624 33.8 18.5 34
1999 601 34.3 17.5 33.8
2000 569 34.0 16.7 51.3
2001 513 30.0 17.1 44.1
2002 495 34.6 14.3 44.6
2003 495 34.6 14.3 44.6
2004 456 32.0 14.3 48.9
2005 430 32.1 13.4 53.5
2006 418 30.8 13.6 55
2007 361 29.4 12.3 59.8
2008 354 28.9 12.2 60.5
2009 332 24.9 13.3 57.5
2010 287 20.9 13.7 65.9
2011 289 22.2 13.0 66.4
2012 270 21.0 12.8 70
2013 261 18.6 14.0 68.2
2014 272 19.6 13.8 76.1
2015 277 23.0 12.0 74
2016 259 19.0 13.6 71.8
2017 292 18.5 15.7 67.5
2018 292 19.0 15.3 61.6
2019 290 21.5 13.4 67.6
2020 270 19.5 13.8 68.5
2021 243 17.5 13.8 67.5
2022 191 16.5 11.5 71.7
2023 168 16.5 10.1 72.6

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 33.2 14.6 n/a
1989 483 28.5 16.9 27.3
1990 497 30.6 16.2 29.2
1991 476 26.4 18.0 27.1
1992 462 25.1 18.4 38.1
1993 487 22.8 21.4 30.8
1994 608 20.6 29.5 38.8
1995 634 31.5 20.1 46.4
1996 634 31.5 20.1 46.4
1997 636 34.1 18.7 38.1
1998 624 33.8 18.5 34
1999 601 34.3 17.5 33.8
2000 569 34.0 16.7 51.3
2001 513 30.0 17.1 44.1
2002 495 34.6 14.3 44.6
2003 495 34.6 14.3 44.6
2004 456 32.0 14.3 48.9
2005 430 32.1 13.4 53.5
2006 418 30.8 13.6 55
2007 361 29.4 12.3 59.8
2008 354 28.9 12.2 60.5
2009 332 24.9 13.3 57.5
2010 287 20.9 13.7 65.9
2011 289 22.2 13.0 66.4
2012 270 21.0 12.8 70
2013 261 18.6 14.0 68.2
2014 272 19.6 13.8 76.1
2015 277 23.0 12.0 74
2016 259 19.0 13.6 71.8
2017 292 18.5 15.7 67.5
2018 292 19.0 15.3 61.6
2019 290 21.5 13.4 67.6
2020 270 19.5 13.8 68.5
2021 243 17.5 13.8 67.5
2022 191 16.5 11.5 71.7
2023 168 16.5 10.1 72.6

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 West Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,076
2020 $14,640
2021 $15,530
2022 $20,207
2023 $23,572

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 480 Middle schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)3640.4
 4.4%
   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 (West Middle School)29.318.6
 10.7%
   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 (West Middle School)45.738.2
 7.5%
   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 (West Middle School)30.917.3
 13.6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)23.117.1
 6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.625.1
 6.5%
8th Grade Science (West Middle School)33.318.5
 14.8%
   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 (West Middle School)48.433.3
 15.1%
   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 (West Middle School)39.627.4
 12.2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)25.120
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Middle School)43.937.3
 6.6%
   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 (West Middle School)33.615.5
 18.1%
   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 Students290168
 42.1%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic8260
 26.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White16780
 52.1%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%72.6%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Middle School

Students at West Middle School are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend West Middle School usually go on to attend Coronado High School

West Middle School ranks 317th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended West Middle School.


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