Is Ellicott Middle School a good school?

Ellicott Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend Ellicott Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Ellicott Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ellicott Middle School?

Students at Ellicott Middle School are 50% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ellicott Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ellicott Middle School usually go on to attend Ellicott Senior High School

Ellicott Middle School

Summary:

Ellicott Middle School is a public middle school located in Calhan, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 203. The school is part of the Ellicott School District No. 22, which is ranked 95 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellicott Middle School faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. While the school has a higher percentage of White (49.75%) and Hispanic (42.86%) students compared to the state average, its performance is particularly low for White students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Colorado middle schools. In contrast, Hispanic students perform better, ranking in the middle 50%. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Skyview Middle School and Janitell Junior High School, Ellicott Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts, CMAS/Math, and CMAS/Science.

The school's consistent low performance, with no significant improvement in its overall ranking over the past 10 years, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the school. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, highlighting the importance of addressing the needs of this population to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808-8963

(719) 683-2700

District: Ellicott School District No. 22

SchoolDigger Rank:
384^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,844

Students who attend Ellicott Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ellicott Senior High School

Feeder schools for Ellicott Middle School:

Elementary:

Ellicott Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

Hispanic:

42.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.6. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellicott Middle School is $13,844.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellicott Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott Middle School 384^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ellicott Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ellicott School District No. 22:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott School District No. 22 95^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	31.88	241^st	336	28.3%
2005	21.19	278^th	340	18.2%
2006	19.84	292^nd	346	15.6%
2007	22.28	296^th	360	17.8%
2008	17.83	313^th	362	13.5%
2009	26.47	297^th	377	21.2%
2010	28.10	318^th	409	22.2%
2011	24.87	338^th	422	19.9%
2012	18.69	360^th	425	15.3%
2013	20.81	375^th	454	17.4%
2014	27.82	345^th	461	25.2%
2015	33.16	287^th	436	34.2%
2016	41.59	214^th	400	46.5%
2017	40.54	230^th	424	45.8%
2018	37.30	250^th	418	40.2%
2019	35.08	282^nd	458	38.4%
2021	35.74	232^nd	369	37.1%
2022	25.97	310^th	448	30.8%
2023	29.51	316^th	480	34.2%
2024	18.60	384^th	485	20.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	54.66	76^th	222	65.8%
2019	57.51	82^nd	240	65.8%
2021	46.03	56^th	114	50.9%
2022	39.97	106^th	197	46.2%
2023	53.61	83^rd	241	65.6%
2024	26.56	189^th	244	22.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	26.20	232^nd	315	26.3%
2019	30.18	240^th	352	31.8%
2021	37.73	152^nd	254	40.2%
2022	32.62	209^th	326	35.9%
2023	27.13	242^nd	363	33.3%
2024	18.50	280^th	350	20.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.52	185^th	317	41.6%
2019	39.63	193^rd	343	43.7%
2021	24.77	198^th	249	20.5%
2022	28.28	214^th	328	34.8%
2023	36.04	207^th	356	41.9%
2024	17.40	289^th	357	19.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.03	100^th	198	49.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ellicott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	22.36	162^nd	199	18.6%
2019	25.66	216^th	283	23.7%
2021	35.56	131^st	203	35.5%
2022	24.19	204^th	265	23.0%
2023	24.75	217^th	286	24.1%
2024	9.62	259^th	273	5.1%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ellicott Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	255	7	0	43	10	n/a	n/a	315
2003	255	7	0	43	10	n/a	n/a	315
2004	217	10	0	42	4	n/a	n/a	273
2005	249	12	0	47	7	n/a	n/a	315
2006	242	6	0	58	4	n/a	n/a	310
2007	220	4	0	62	2	n/a	n/a	288
2008	222	3	0	57	1	n/a	n/a	283
2009	156	4	0	34	4	n/a	n/a	198
2010	151	2	0	36	3	n/a	n/a	192
2011	153	6	0	47	0	1	9	216
2012	150	9	0	49	0	1	9	218
2013	123	5	1	44	3	1	10	187
2014	124	4	1	57	1	1	10	198
2015	147	5	1	83	2	0	8	246
2016	153	9	0	80	4	0	3	249
2017	129	10	1	89	1	1	4	235
2018	136	7	1	72	2	2	5	225
2019	147	6	1	91	0	1	6	252
2020	147	8	0	81	3	1	10	250
2021	117	11	0	83	2	0	10	223
2022	105	7	1	81	2	0	6	202
2023	101	4	1	87	0	0	10	203

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 Ellicott Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	315	21.0	15.0	48.9
2003	315	21.0	15.0	48.9
2004	273	19.0	14.4	47.3
2005	315	17.6	17.9	48.9
2006	310	18.3	16.9	56.5
2007	288	17.6	16.4	60.8
2008	283	17.8	15.9	56.2
2009	198	13.5	14.7	61.1
2010	192	14.0	13.7	68.8
2011	216	12.8	16.8	65.3
2012	218	12.4	17.5	64.2
2013	187	12.8	14.6	64.2
2014	198	12.3	15.9	70.2
2015	246	18.0	13.6	75.6
2016	249	19.0	13.1	74.7
2017	235	17.5	13.3	68.1
2018	225	14.2	15.8	62.7
2019	252	16.1	15.6	64.7
2020	250	16.2	15.3	67.2
2021	223	15.5	14.3	62.3
2022	202	10.6	18.9	40.6
2023	203	15.4	13.1	61.1

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 Ellicott Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	315	21.0	15.0	48.9
2003	315	21.0	15.0	48.9
2004	273	19.0	14.4	47.3
2005	315	17.6	17.9	48.9
2006	310	18.3	16.9	56.5
2007	288	17.6	16.4	60.8
2008	283	17.8	15.9	56.2
2009	198	13.5	14.7	61.1
2010	192	14.0	13.7	68.8
2011	216	12.8	16.8	65.3
2012	218	12.4	17.5	64.2
2013	187	12.8	14.6	64.2
2014	198	12.3	15.9	70.2
2015	246	18.0	13.6	75.6
2016	249	19.0	13.1	74.7
2017	235	17.5	13.3	68.1
2018	225	14.2	15.8	62.7
2019	252	16.1	15.6	64.7
2020	250	16.2	15.3	67.2
2021	223	15.5	14.3	62.3
2022	202	10.6	18.9	40.6
2023	203	15.4	13.1	61.1

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 Ellicott Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,255
2020	$9,427
2021	$11,374
2022	$12,451
2023	$13,844

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellicott Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 282^nd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 316^th of 480 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Middle School)	33.3	28.4	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)	33.3	28.4	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ellicott Middle School)	20.2	10.8	9.4%
6th Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)	20.2	10.8	9.4%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Middle School)	47.5	27.9	19.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)	47.5	27.9	19.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Ellicott Middle School)	30	13.1	16.9%
7th Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)	30	13.1	16.9%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Ellicott Middle School)	19.7	38.2	18.5%
8th Grade Science (Ellicott School District No. 22)	19.7	38.2	18.5%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Middle School)	46.6	39.7	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)	46.6	39.7	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ellicott Middle School)	21.9	19.4	2.5%
8th Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)	21.9	19.4	2.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ellicott Middle School)	42.2	32	10.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)	42.3	32.6	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Ellicott Middle School)	24.1	14.4	9.7%
All Grades Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)	25.6	18.2	7.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	203	19.4%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	91	87	4.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	147	101	31.3%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.7%	61.1%	3.6%

Schools Near Ellicott Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Ellicott Middle School	Public	6-8	350 South Ellicott Highway	Calhan	80808	El Paso County	Ellicott School District No. 22	No	No	No	No	(719) 683-2700	203	15	13.1	61.1%	101 (49.8%)	4 (2.0%)	87 (42.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	18.6	384^th of 485 public middle schools	20.8%		29.5	316^th of 480 public middle schools	34.2%	68	17.2	33.3	20.3	24.1		10.1		6.8	23.4	$13,844
Peyton Junior High School	Public	7-8	13885 Bradshaw Road	Peyton	80831	El Paso County	Peyton School District No. 23	No	No	No	No	(719) 749-0417	85	6	13.6	30.6%	65 (76.5%)	1 (1.2%)	12 (14.1%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)								(n/a)										$11,580
Falcon Middle School	Public	6-8	9755 Towner Avenue	Peyton	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-5232	937	50	18.9	26.9%	589 (62.9%)	38 (4.1%)	191 (20.4%)	9 (1.0%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (10.9%)	40.7	244^th of 485 public middle schools	49.7%		32.2	304^th of 480 public middle schools	36.7%	60	44.7	36.8	50.8	44.0	18.3	20.8	26.9	21.9	34.1	$12,507
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	1750 Piros Drive	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 495-5210	761	46	16.6	53.5%	329 (43.2%)	67 (8.8%)	247 (32.5%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	96 (12.6%)	38.9	259^th of 485 public middle schools	46.6%		43.2	242^nd of 480 public middle schools	49.6%	17	40.0	53.9	40.1	44.2	16.1	32.7	24.8	24.1	18.7	$14,300
Janitell Junior High School	Public	6-8	7635 Fountain Mesa Road	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3295	663	39	17.2	31.7%	280 (42.2%)	67 (10.1%)	228 (34.4%)	9 (1.4%)	6 (0.9%)	12 (1.8%)	61 (9.2%)	38.3	263^rd of 485 public middle schools	45.8%		39.1	261^st of 480 public middle schools	45.6%	2	46.3	52.3	43.3	47.3	15.4	22.6	22.1	20.1	19.3	$13,739
James Irwin Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5525 Astrozon Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 591-2122	451	29	15.4	41.5%	140 (31.0%)	31 (6.9%)	224 (49.7%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.0%)	59.7	159^th of 485 public middle schools	67.2%		66.7	133^rd of 480 public middle schools	72.3%	26	36.8	47.8	48.9	44.7	24.2	44.1	53.4	41.0	44.4	$7,707
Skyview Middle School	Public	6-8	6350 Windom Peak Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-5566	919	57	16.1	35.1%	460 (50.1%)	89 (9.7%)	236 (25.7%)	27 (2.9%)	8 (0.9%)	7 (0.8%)	92 (10.0%)	52.4	195^th of 485 public middle schools	59.8%		46.1	229^th of 480 public middle schools	52.3%	34	45.8	44.6	63.5	51.3	25.4	25.8	33.5	28.2	38.2	$13,520
Watson Junior High School	Public	6-8	136 Fontaine Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3255	544	38	14.5	37.1%	266 (48.9%)	44 (8.1%)	168 (30.9%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.6%)	26.1	338^th of 485 public middle schools	30.3%		30.1	309^th of 480 public middle schools	35.6%	29	35.4	31.3	35.9	34.2			13.2	13.8	19.5	$14,173
Panorama Middle School	Public	6-8	2145 South Chelton	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-3220	403	33	12.2	65.8%	73 (18.1%)	71 (17.6%)	231 (57.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22 (5.5%)	14	415^th of 485 public middle schools	14.4%		11.7	433^rd of 480 public middle schools	9.8%	18	22.5	23.1	24.5	23.4	8.6			6.9	12.6	$16,996
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy	Public	6-8	4220 East Pikes Peak Ave	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-6900	479	30	15.9	79.5%	104 (21.7%)	36 (7.5%)	291 (60.8%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.7%)	11.6	441^st of 485 public middle schools	9.1%		11.3	441^st of 480 public middle schools	8.1%		15.0	19.7	17.8	17.6	10.9	8.3	13.0	10.6	14.3	$17,383

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