Jenkins Middle School

Summary:

Jenkins Middle School is a public middle school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 790 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.

Jenkins Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (26.08%) and multi-racial (10.89%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in several areas, including CMAS/English Language Arts proficiency (52.1% vs. 37.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state) and CMAS/Math proficiency (34.6% vs. 29.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state). The school also ranks particularly well for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 52nd and 84th out of Colorado middle schools, respectively. However, the school struggles with its gifted and talented student population, ranking 99th out of 126 Colorado middle schools.

Despite its strong academic performance, Jenkins Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 100th out of 461 Colorado middle schools in the 2013-2014 school year to 173rd out of 485 in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its approach to supporting the academic needs of its high-achieving students, while continuing to build on its effective strategies for supporting its diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
       Colorado Springs, CO  80923-6270


(719) 328-5300

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,236 Help


Students who attend Jenkins Middle School usually attend:

High:    Doherty High School

Feeder schools for Jenkins Middle School:

Elementary:    Freedom Elementary School
    Martinez Elementary School
    Scott Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Compare Details Jenkins Middle School ranks better than 64.3% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first 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 57.27. (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 Jenkins Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenkins Middle School is $15,236, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jenkins Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkins Middle School 173rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Jenkins Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Jenkins Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.92 68th 336 79.8%
2005 75.90 80th 340 76.5%
2006 78.88 59th 346 82.9%
2007 82.10 52nd 360 85.6%
2008 77.80 69th 362 80.9%
2009 78.12 69th 377 81.7%
2010 79.88 67th 409 83.6%
2011 75.77 88th 422 79.1%
2012 75.28 92nd 425 78.4%
2013 78.49 75th 454 83.5%
2014 74.93 100th 461 78.3%
2015 54.40 167th 436 61.7%
2016 59.32 136th 400 66.0%
2017 44.01 207th 424 51.2%
2018 42.94 227th 418 45.7%
2019 55.33 185th 458 59.6%
2021 31.51 251st 369 32.0%
2022 43.85 231st 448 48.4%
2023 59.03 157th 480 67.3%
2024 57.27 173rd 485 64.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 7th 14 50.0%
2023 30.96 14th 17 17.6%
2024 23.14 21st 25 16.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 122nd 222 45.0%
2019 72.18 39th 240 83.8%
2021 24.19 97th 114 14.9%
2022 45.21 91st 197 53.8%
2023 68.03 43rd 241 82.2%
2024 55.00 84th 244 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 166th 315 47.3%
2019 56.10 142nd 352 59.7%
2021 27.52 186th 254 26.8%
2022 38.80 190th 326 41.7%
2023 55.29 143rd 363 60.6%
2024 51.44 153rd 350 56.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 97th 121 19.8%
2019 57.86 63rd 134 53.0%
2022 39.01 71st 93 23.7%
2023 41.25 89th 125 28.8%
2024 37.12 99th 126 21.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 203rd 317 36.0%
2019 47.59 167th 343 51.3%
2021 26.59 190th 249 23.7%
2022 38.51 179th 328 45.4%
2023 51.44 143rd 356 59.8%
2024 52.11 140th 357 60.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 90th 165 45.5%
2019 53.35 88th 220 60.0%
2021 30.25 64th 83 22.9%
2022 50.87 70th 169 58.6%
2023 65.81 47th 198 76.3%
2024 64.72 52nd 199 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jenkins Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 155th 199 22.1%
2019 37.66 179th 283 36.7%
2021 20.05 169th 203 16.7%
2022 31.65 184th 265 30.6%
2023 47.07 147th 286 48.6%
2024 47.68 132nd 273 51.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Jenkins Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 539 44 22 59 4 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 632 38 34 79 4 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 652 69 37 99 3 n/a n/a 0 860
2003 652 69 37 99 3 n/a n/a 0 860
2004 676 80 38 89 3 n/a n/a 0 886
2005 703 75 35 89 8 n/a n/a 0 910
2006 704 71 36 96 11 n/a n/a 0 918
2007 653 67 46 94 9 n/a n/a 0 869
2008 618 75 39 94 13 n/a n/a 0 839
2009 625 63 37 112 8 n/a n/a 0 845
2010 676 70 44 114 7 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 649 47 32 157 6 3 65 0 959
2012 632 51 32 159 7 5 60 0 946
2013 607 53 37 172 8 5 70 0 952
2014 608 58 37 165 4 3 82 0 957
2015 623 51 29 177 2 4 78 0 964
2016 615 51 25 193 4 5 80 0 973
2017 651 48 23 195 4 6 66 0 993
2018 647 46 28 196 5 8 57 0 987
2019 618 45 19 201 5 7 57 0 952
2020 559 59 19 186 0 5 66 0 894
2021 481 60 17 199 3 5 80 0 845
2022 413 61 18 185 3 7 76 0 763
2023 418 51 21 206 5 3 86 0 790

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 Jenkins Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 668 32.0 20.9 9.3
2001 787 37.5 21.0 8.9
2002 860 47.3 18.2 9.9
2003 860 47.3 18.2 9.9
2004 886 50.0 17.7 10.5
2005 910 50.8 17.9 11.6
2006 918 49.0 18.7 14.9
2007 869 49.7 17.5 15.7
2008 839 49.3 17.0 19
2009 845 46.3 18.3 20.8
2010 911 47.5 19.1 23.8
2011 959 54.6 17.5 26.4
2012 946 52.2 18.1 23.2
2013 952 49.8 19.1 27.3
2014 957 53.1 18.0 30.4
2015 964 53.0 18.1 33.1
2016 973 54.0 18.0 33.3
2017 993 52.2 19.0 34
2018 987 53.1 18.5 33.1
2019 952 52.8 18.0 32
2020 894 49.8 17.9 33.3
2021 845 44.8 18.8 37.2
2022 763 43.6 17.4 37.2
2023 790 40.2 19.6 40.6

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 Jenkins Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 668 32.0 20.9 9.3
2001 787 37.5 21.0 8.9
2002 860 47.3 18.2 9.9
2003 860 47.3 18.2 9.9
2004 886 50.0 17.7 10.5
2005 910 50.8 17.9 11.6
2006 918 49.0 18.7 14.9
2007 869 49.7 17.5 15.7
2008 839 49.3 17.0 19
2009 845 46.3 18.3 20.8
2010 911 47.5 19.1 23.8
2011 959 54.6 17.5 26.4
2012 946 52.2 18.1 23.2
2013 952 49.8 19.1 27.3
2014 957 53.1 18.0 30.4
2015 964 53.0 18.1 33.1
2016 973 54.0 18.0 33.3
2017 993 52.2 19.0 34
2018 987 53.1 18.5 33.1
2019 952 52.8 18.0 32
2020 894 49.8 17.9 33.3
2021 845 44.8 18.8 37.2
2022 763 43.6 17.4 37.2
2023 790 40.2 19.6 40.6

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 Jenkins Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,939
2020 $11,708
2021 $12,327
2022 $14,482
2023 $15,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkins Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 185th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 157th of 480 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins Middle School)45.546.8
 1.3%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)3029.8
 0.2%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)56.957.7
 0.8%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)34.329.8
 4.5%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)36.838.9
 2.1%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)45.150.8
 5.7%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)41.336.3
 5%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)49.551.6
 2.1%
   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 (Jenkins Middle School)3532
 3%
   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 Students952790
 17%
African American4551
 13.3%
American Indian55
Asian1921
 10.5%
Hispanic201206
 2.5%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White618418
 32.4%
Two or More Races5786
 50.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%40.6%
 8.6%


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Students who attend Jenkins Middle School usually go on to attend Doherty High School

Students at Jenkins Middle School are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Jenkins Middle School.

Jenkins Middle School ranks 173rd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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