Ken Caryl Middle School

Summary:

Ken Caryl Middle School is a public middle school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 747 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Ken Caryl Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 30-40% of Colorado middle schools over the past 10 years. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally above state and district averages, with 49.5% and 39.7% of students proficient or better, respectively. Ken Caryl also performs particularly well for its Hispanic student population, ranking in the top 20-40% of Colorado middle schools for this subgroup. However, the school struggles with its performance for Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of middle schools statewide for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Bradford K8 North, Deer Creek Middle School, and John Wesley Powell Middle School, Ken Caryl Middle School has a similar racial makeup, test scores, and overall rankings. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6509 West Ken Caryl Avenue
       Littleton, CO  80123-5754


(303) 982-4710

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,008 Help


Students who attend Ken Caryl Middle School usually attend:

High:    Columbine High School

Feeder schools for Ken Caryl Middle School:

Elementary:    Columbine Hills Elementary School
    Dutch Creek Elementary School
    Governor's Ranch Elementary School
    Leawood Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Hispanic:
19.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Ken Caryl Middle School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.69. (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 Ken Caryl Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ken Caryl Middle School is $14,008. 15 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ken Caryl Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ken Caryl Middle School 153rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ken Caryl Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ken Caryl Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.83 62nd 336 81.5%
2005 75.23 83rd 340 75.6%
2006 75.12 84th 346 75.7%
2007 81.83 55th 360 84.7%
2008 82.35 53rd 362 85.4%
2009 79.22 66th 377 82.5%
2010 76.20 86th 409 79.0%
2011 71.19 115th 422 72.7%
2012 75.73 88th 425 79.3%
2013 75.25 92nd 454 79.7%
2014 75.97 95th 461 79.4%
2015 69.77 97th 436 77.8%
2016 66.41 101st 400 74.8%
2017 72.40 89th 424 79.0%
2018 71.24 92nd 418 78.0%
2019 64.06 143rd 458 68.8%
2021 59.70 124th 369 66.4%
2022 61.34 147th 448 67.2%
2023 66.30 134th 480 72.1%
2024 60.69 153rd 485 68.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.32 1st 14 92.9%
2022 48.61 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.02 42nd 222 81.1%
2019 46.81 116th 240 51.7%
2021 62.81 26th 114 77.2%
2022 54.91 62nd 197 68.5%
2023 71.38 40th 241 83.4%
2024 56.30 76th 244 68.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 95th 315 69.8%
2019 58.98 125th 352 64.5%
2021 58.96 91st 254 64.2%
2022 58.57 117th 326 64.1%
2023 57.82 132nd 363 63.6%
2024 57.01 132nd 350 62.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.77 8th 9 11.1%
2024 27.67 9th 12 25.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 51st 121 57.9%
2019 25.45 123rd 134 8.2%
2022 30.60 79th 93 15.1%
2023 45.27 83rd 125 33.6%
2024 30.36 104th 126 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 79th 317 75.1%
2019 57.02 119th 343 65.3%
2021 46.82 118th 249 52.6%
2022 52.73 123rd 328 62.5%
2023 63.47 104th 356 70.8%
2024 54.24 136th 357 61.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 40th 165 75.8%
2019 70.83 45th 220 79.5%
2021 60.11 28th 83 66.3%
2022 57.33 59th 169 65.1%
2023 69.27 37th 198 81.3%
2024 54.20 75th 199 62.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ken Caryl Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 98th 199 50.8%
2019 41.78 162nd 283 42.8%
2021 39.44 120th 203 40.9%
2022 43.28 150th 265 43.4%
2023 48.25 138th 286 51.7%
2024 42.20 150th 273 45.1%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.4)
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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, January 24, 2020

Open Quote This school is not the best the teachers really don't care about you Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Open Quote KCMS is an amazing middle school. The culture of the school is like a huge close knit family with a staff that really care about the success and safety of every student. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, May 14, 2010

Open Quote this school is good, but not that good. Actually overrated. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Open Quote Excellent teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ken Caryl Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 809 4 23 29 1 n/a n/a 0 866
1989 783 8 16 28 4 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 757 5 16 36 5 n/a n/a 0 819
1991 783 6 16 52 6 n/a n/a 0 863
1992 826 6 13 48 2 n/a n/a 0 895
1993 887 4 17 44 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1994 893 1 18 41 1 n/a n/a 0 954
1995 910 10 24 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1004
1996 910 10 24 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1004
1997 890 6 26 47 8 n/a n/a 0 977
1998 843 10 20 40 8 n/a n/a 0 921
1999 856 9 18 39 4 n/a n/a 0 926
2000 801 6 20 50 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2001 749 6 18 56 4 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 650 7 14 49 4 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 650 7 14 49 4 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 632 4 18 47 3 n/a n/a 0 704
2005 616 12 22 63 9 n/a n/a 0 722
2006 557 6 19 79 7 n/a n/a 0 668
2007 551 6 27 64 5 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 520 9 27 57 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 486 12 21 56 6 n/a n/a 0 581
2010 483 11 25 60 15 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 459 4 21 105 3 0 16 0 608
2012 479 4 15 110 4 0 19 0 631
2013 483 9 24 100 5 1 22 0 644
2014 493 10 28 99 4 3 21 0 658
2015 491 5 21 98 5 4 28 0 652
2016 511 6 23 90 5 2 17 0 654
2017 535 8 28 103 2 1 18 0 695
2018 536 10 26 107 2 1 25 0 707
2019 482 8 18 95 5 0 25 0 633
2020 659 9 27 143 3 0 37 0 878
2021 622 10 26 149 2 1 39 0 849
2022 564 13 26 146 5 1 30 0 785
2023 534 9 21 146 5 2 30 0 747

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 Ken Caryl Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 40.6 21.3 n/a
1989 839 40.0 20.9 1
1990 819 38.7 21.1 2
1991 863 39.7 21.7 1.5
1992 895 42.8 20.9 2.5
1993 953 42.9 22.2 1.8
1994 954 41.6 22.9 3
1995 1004 47.3 21.2 2.2
1996 1004 47.3 21.2 2.2
1997 977 49.7 19.7 3.3
1998 921 44.8 20.6 2.9
1999 926 44.7 20.7 2.5
2000 881 43.3 20.3 5
2001 833 43.0 19.4 6.4
2002 724 39.0 18.6 7
2003 724 39.0 18.6 7
2004 704 34.1 20.6 7.8
2005 722 37.8 19.1 10.8
2006 668 38.0 17.6 13.9
2007 653 35.2 18.6 11.5
2008 617 33.6 18.4 11.2
2009 581 33.2 17.5 14.1
2010 594 31.8 18.6 19.9
2011 608 30.8 19.7 20.9
2012 631 33.0 19.1 22.8
2013 644 42.6 15.0 24.4
2014 658 39.0 16.8 22.2
2015 652 34.0 19.1 23.3
2016 654 34.0 19.2 20.9
2017 695 34.1 20.3 19.6
2018 707 37.0 19.0 20.5
2019 633 36.2 17.4 23.1
2020 878 43.1 20.3 24.7
2021 849 45.8 18.5 27
2022 785 42.9 18.2 25.5
2023 747 39.9 18.7 30

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 Ken Caryl Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 40.6 21.3 n/a
1989 839 40.0 20.9 1
1990 819 38.7 21.1 2
1991 863 39.7 21.7 1.5
1992 895 42.8 20.9 2.5
1993 953 42.9 22.2 1.8
1994 954 41.6 22.9 3
1995 1004 47.3 21.2 2.2
1996 1004 47.3 21.2 2.2
1997 977 49.7 19.7 3.3
1998 921 44.8 20.6 2.9
1999 926 44.7 20.7 2.5
2000 881 43.3 20.3 5
2001 833 43.0 19.4 6.4
2002 724 39.0 18.6 7
2003 724 39.0 18.6 7
2004 704 34.1 20.6 7.8
2005 722 37.8 19.1 10.8
2006 668 38.0 17.6 13.9
2007 653 35.2 18.6 11.5
2008 617 33.6 18.4 11.2
2009 581 33.2 17.5 14.1
2010 594 31.8 18.6 19.9
2011 608 30.8 19.7 20.9
2012 631 33.0 19.1 22.8
2013 644 42.6 15.0 24.4
2014 658 39.0 16.8 22.2
2015 652 34.0 19.1 23.3
2016 654 34.0 19.2 20.9
2017 695 34.1 20.3 19.6
2018 707 37.0 19.0 20.5
2019 633 36.2 17.4 23.1
2020 878 43.1 20.3 24.7
2021 849 45.8 18.5 27
2022 785 42.9 18.2 25.5
2023 747 39.9 18.7 30

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ken Caryl Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,291
2020 $10,612
2021 $10,678
2022 $12,520
2023 $14,008

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ken Caryl Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 134th of 480 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ken Caryl Middle School)7245.8
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.549.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ken Caryl Middle School)7231.9
 40.1%
   6th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)3532.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ken Caryl Middle School)58.857.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Ken Caryl Middle School)42.430.4
 12%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Ken Caryl Middle School)38.444
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ken Caryl Middle School)48.161.2
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ken Caryl Middle School)41.348.4
 7.1%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ken Caryl Middle School)53.754.6
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ken Caryl Middle School)43.136.8
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students633747
 18%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian55
Asian1821
 16.7%
Hispanic95146
 53.7%
Pacific Islander02
White482534
 10.8%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%30%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Caryl Middle School

Students at Ken Caryl Middle School are 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Ken Caryl Middle School usually go on to attend Columbine High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 747 students attended Ken Caryl Middle School.

Ken Caryl Middle School ranks 153rd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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