The Vanguard School (Middle)

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The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks 58 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Vanguard School (Middle) is a public charter middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 219 students in grades 7-8 and outperforming both its local Harrison School District No. 2 and the state of Colorado in academic achievement.

The Vanguard School (Middle) consistently excels in standardized test scores, with 65.8% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS Math, 49.5% of students are proficient or better, versus 26.5% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in CMAS Science, with 66.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 26.6% for the district and 32.2% for the state. The Vanguard School (Middle) also ranks highly among Colorado middle schools for the performance of specific student subgroups, including Hispanic students, low socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the Harrison School District No. 2, such as Holmes Middle School and Atlas Preparatory Middle School, The Vanguard School (Middle) significantly outperforms them in academic achievement across all grades and subjects. The school's diverse student population, low student-teacher ratio, and strong academic results suggest that it is providing a quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-8

1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

(719) 471-1999

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,027

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

30.4%

Two or more races:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Harrison School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.49. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details The Vanguard School (Middle) has the smallest middle school student body size in the Harrison School District No. 2. Student population at The Vanguard School (Middle) is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (30.4%), two or more races (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrison School District No. 2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (Middle) is 12.3, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Harrison School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare The Vanguard School (Middle) employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Vanguard School (Middle) is $6,027, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Harrison School District No. 2!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Vanguard School (Middle):

SchoolDigger ranks The Vanguard School (Middle) 58^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See The Vanguard School (Middle) in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Vanguard School (Middle)

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Rank History for all students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.36	27^th	480	94.4%
2024	84.49	58^th	485	88.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.58	4^th	241	98.3%
2024	86.19	18^th	244	92.6%

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Rank History for Female students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.74	28^th	363	92.3%
2024	77.82	65^th	350	81.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.76	37^th	126	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.40	30^th	356	91.6%
2024	83.58	43^rd	357	88.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.04	4^th	198	98.0%
2024	88.78	14^th	199	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.65	39^th	286	86.4%
2024	77.45	49^th	273	82.1%

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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 The Vanguard School (Middle)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	113	8	18	68	2	0	23	232
2023	111	8	13	59	0	2	26	219
2024	106	9	13	73	1	2	36	240

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 The Vanguard School (Middle)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	232	18.2	12.6	25.9
2023	219	16.5	13.2	22.8
2024	240	19.4	12.3	32.9

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 The Vanguard School (Middle)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	232	18.2	12.6	25.9
2023	219	16.5	13.2	22.8
2024	240	19.4	12.3	32.9

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 The Vanguard School (Middle)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$5,209
2023	$6,027

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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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 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
The Vanguard School (Middle)	Public, Charter	7-8	1832 South Wahsatch	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 471-1999	240	19	12.3	32.9%	106 (44.2%)	9 (3.8%)	73 (30.4%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	36 (15.0%)	84.5	58^th of 485 public middle schools	88.0%		93.4	27^th of 480 public middle schools	94.4%	31		59.6	73.9	65.8			44.7	55.7	49.5		66.7	$6,027
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School	Public	7-8	1200 West Cheyenne Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 475-6120	605	39	15.5	17.0%	438 (72.4%)	10 (1.7%)	82 (13.6%)	22 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.6%)								(n/a)				71.5					61.2			$13,512
Fox Meadow Middle School	Public	6-8	1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 527-7100	407	21	19.3	82.1%	101 (24.8%)	49 (12.0%)	198 (48.6%)	11 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	39 (9.6%)	21.1	362^nd of 485 public middle schools	25.4%		22.9	354^th of 480 public middle schools	26.3%	8	31.9	32.2	29.5	31.2		18.6	14.6	12.4	15.2		13.4	$15,636
North Middle School	Public	6-8	612 East Yampa Street	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2400	594	41	14.5	65.8%	282 (47.5%)	57 (9.6%)	194 (32.7%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.6%)	55.6	182^nd of 485 public middle schools	62.5%		52.7	197^th of 480 public middle schools	59.0%	15	47.7	58.9	46.1	51.0		30.3	33.9	33.8	32.5		34.9	$16,987
West Middle School	Public	6-8	1920 West Pikes Peak Avenue	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-3900	183	15	12.5	74.3%	79 (43.2%)	14 (7.7%)	75 (41.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	28.8	317^th of 485 public middle schools	34.6%		31.8	305^th of 480 public middle schools	36.5%	12	25.5	44.8	32.7	34.6			16.9		13.8		20.0	$23,572
Galileo School of Math and Science	Public, Magnet	6-8	1600 North Union Blvd	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	Yes	No	Yes	(719) 328-2200	308	21	14.6	89.0%	89 (28.9%)	35 (11.4%)	151 (49.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.4%)	9.3	456^th of 485 public middle schools	6.0%		11	444^th of 480 public middle schools	7.5%	12	23.3	12.9	12.5	16.1		10.2	4.6	5.9	6.9		10.2	$18,221
Atlas Preparatory Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	1602 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	458	28	16.1	91.5%	27 (5.9%)	25 (5.5%)	391 (85.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	28.7	319^th of 485 public middle schools	34.2%		23.1	352^nd of 480 public middle schools	26.7%	33		33.3	38.3	27.8	8.8	14.9	17.5	26.2	18.2	22.8	23.1	$27,815
Mann Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 East Van Buren Street	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-2300	335	24	14.0	74.6%	149 (44.5%)	22 (6.6%)	127 (37.9%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.4%)	15.3	406^th of 485 public middle schools	16.3%		12.6	423^rd of 480 public middle schools	11.9%	17	14.5	19.5	28.4	20.8		8.4	13.8	13.5	12.1		20.5	$16,659
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	330	22	15.0	89.7%	56 (17.0%)	45 (13.6%)	198 (60.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.6%)	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	80916	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-6900	452	32	13.9	83.0%	92 (20.4%)	34 (7.5%)	270 (59.7%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (9.3%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Vanguard School (Middle)

What district is The Vanguard School (Middle) in?

Harrison School District No. 2

What is the racial makeup of The Vanguard School (Middle)?

Students at The Vanguard School (Middle) are 44% White, 30% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

Is The Vanguard School (Middle) a good school?

The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks 58^th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Vanguard School (Middle)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended The Vanguard School (Middle).

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