Goddard Middle School

Summary:

Goddard Middle School is a public middle school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving 552 students in grades 6-8. As part of the highly-ranked Littleton School District No. 6, Goddard Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on gifted and talented education.

With a student body that is 62.5% White, 28.99% Hispanic, and 1.99% Asian, Goddard Middle School is more racially diverse than nearby schools like John Wesley Powell Middle School and Euclid Middle School. Academically, Goddard excels, with 56.5% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1%. The school also ranks 8th out of 125 Colorado middle schools for its gifted and talented program.

While Goddard Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Englewood Leadership Academy and Englewood Middle School, it faces competition from higher-performing schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, such as Deer Creek Middle School. However, Goddard has shown consistent improvement over time, moving up in the statewide rankings while maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3800 West Berry Avenue
       Littleton, CO  80123-2814


(303) 347-7850

District: Littleton School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,448 Help


Feeder schools for Goddard Middle School:

Elementary:    Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
    Field Elementary School
    Wilder Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Hispanic:
29.0%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Goddard Middle School ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.97. (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 Goddard Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Littleton School District No. 6.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goddard Middle School is $20,448, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Littleton School District No. 6!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goddard Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goddard Middle School 111th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Goddard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Littleton School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton School District No. 6 9th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goddard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.85 145th 336 56.8%
2005 55.02 163rd 340 52.1%
2006 47.17 197th 346 43.1%
2007 61.14 139th 360 61.4%
2008 59.38 142nd 362 60.8%
2009 62.39 142nd 377 62.3%
2010 60.71 165th 409 59.7%
2011 56.54 195th 422 53.8%
2012 65.71 147th 425 65.4%
2013 63.84 162nd 454 64.3%
2014 71.89 122nd 461 73.5%
2015 65.48 113th 436 74.1%
2016 65.07 111th 400 72.3%
2017 69.86 102nd 424 75.9%
2018 76.67 72nd 418 82.8%
2019 75.29 90th 458 80.3%
2021 63.13 117th 369 68.3%
2022 74.87 93rd 448 79.2%
2023 82.68 67th 480 86.0%
2024 72.97 111th 485 77.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.27 3rd 14 78.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 75th 222 66.2%
2019 58.62 78th 240 67.5%
2021 42.33 63rd 114 44.7%
2022 54.85 63rd 197 68.0%
2023 50.33 91st 241 62.2%
2024 43.80 122nd 244 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.65 54th 315 82.9%
2019 72.92 80th 352 77.3%
2021 60.63 84th 254 66.9%
2022 71.33 73rd 326 77.6%
2023 83.00 51st 363 86.0%
2024 69.08 98th 350 72.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.60 7th 9 22.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 66th 121 45.5%
2019 73.06 21st 134 84.3%
2023 80.28 8th 125 93.6%
2024 74.42 20th 126 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 77th 317 75.7%
2019 71.58 83rd 343 75.8%
2021 58.07 91st 249 63.5%
2022 67.60 81st 328 75.3%
2023 72.94 73rd 356 79.5%
2024 67.22 93rd 357 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.53 58th 165 64.8%
2019 49.71 97th 220 55.9%
2021 50.50 37th 83 55.4%
2022 42.99 84th 169 50.3%
2023 65.74 48th 198 75.8%
2024 54.50 74th 199 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Goddard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 25th 199 87.4%
2019 81.51 35th 283 87.6%
2021 68.11 53rd 203 73.9%
2022 78.71 42nd 265 84.2%
2023 80.89 45th 286 84.3%
2024 74.21 53rd 273 80.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 25, 2014

Open Quote Very caring staff. Both STEM and computers classes are excellent. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Open Quote I have had nothing but frustration for this school. My son's have done the worst they have ever done in school, since starting at Goddard. They both have been struggling and it seems that the school administrators and teachers only concern is that they do not want to deal with them and would like them to go to another school. Both of my son's have asked for help on an assignment and were both told by different teachers that they should know this and just get it done. I have never seen a school show absolutely no concern as to what the child is dealing with. As long as the child just does his work and has no out of the ordinary issue they will do great at Goddard. If they have any problems at home or anything that might give them a rough time in school then they are not welcome at Goddard Middle School. It is very sad. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2012

Open Quote This is NOT a good school. My daughter's grade have been continually slipping, but through very little fault of her own thanks to unclear instructions and obvious favoritism in the classroom. Bullying is ignored by the current administration and for the Choir concert I was shocked when they performed a popular song about drinking and going out to clubs. I did not consider this appropriate at all for Eight graders. I am removing my daughter from this school as soon as the term ends due to its poor performance, poor teachers, and even worse behavior towards their students. I have never had my daughter in such a obviously poor school before, I would never recommend this school for anyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Goddard Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 720 12 21 50 4 n/a n/a 0 807
1989 693 11 18 48 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1990 676 6 17 60 5 n/a n/a 0 764
1991 729 6 30 64 8 n/a n/a 0 837
1992 732 8 23 64 5 n/a n/a 0 832
1993 754 11 27 51 4 n/a n/a 0 847
1994 752 16 22 44 4 n/a n/a 0 838
1995 791 15 25 54 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1996 791 15 25 54 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1997 800 13 25 60 5 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 794 15 21 65 6 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 768 17 16 70 5 n/a n/a 0 876
2000 768 14 19 71 9 n/a n/a 0 881
2001 742 21 20 87 9 n/a n/a 0 879
2002 722 15 12 117 7 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 722 15 12 117 7 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 690 21 20 162 7 n/a n/a 0 900
2005 653 15 17 165 7 n/a n/a 0 857
2006 621 14 14 174 5 n/a n/a 0 828
2007 652 21 20 170 4 n/a n/a 0 867
2008 584 23 21 153 3 n/a n/a 0 784
2009 536 30 15 168 5 n/a n/a 0 754
2010 539 18 23 179 8 n/a n/a 0 767
2011 483 21 30 229 5 0 28 0 796
2012 499 20 26 224 6 2 29 0 806
2013 462 21 23 226 5 2 32 0 771
2014 450 14 20 215 4 2 26 0 731
2015 420 11 18 233 6 1 25 0 714
2016 422 12 16 256 2 1 33 0 742
2017 421 11 16 257 3 0 36 0 744
2018 422 14 16 270 4 0 39 0 765
2019 416 14 16 262 5 0 46 0 759
2020 420 11 20 275 6 0 42 0 774
2021 417 8 21 255 5 0 38 0 744
2022 342 9 15 193 3 1 26 0 589
2023 345 8 11 160 3 0 25 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Goddard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 807 41.9 19.2 n/a
1989 771 39.8 19.3 7.9
1990 764 38.3 19.9 9.3
1991 837 42.0 19.9 9
1992 832 41.6 20.0 11.8
1993 847 47.0 18.0 12.5
1994 838 50.7 16.5 14.1
1995 888 46.1 19.2 12.8
1996 888 46.1 19.2 12.8
1997 903 47.4 19.1 12.3
1998 901 44.9 20.1 13.4
1999 876 48.6 18.0 13.5
2000 881 50.4 17.5 16.9
2001 879 49.0 17.9 16.5
2002 873 51.6 16.9 16.2
2003 873 51.6 16.9 16.2
2004 900 52.1 17.3 23.8
2005 857 50.3 17.0 27.4
2006 828 48.3 17.1 33.5
2007 867 48.4 17.9 29
2008 784 51.0 15.4 28.8
2009 754 46.4 16.3 32.1
2010 767 45.6 16.8 34.6
2011 796 45.4 17.5 38.1
2012 806 45.6 17.6 40.1
2013 771 46.3 16.6 41.5
2014 731 43.2 16.8 38.4
2015 714 43.0 16.6 35.4
2016 742 44.0 16.8 32.6
2017 744 46.1 16.1 36.3
2018 765 47.7 16.0 35
2019 759 45.0 16.8 37.2
2020 774 46.8 16.5 38.1
2021 744 47.8 15.5 38.4
2022 589 40.8 14.4 25.3
2023 552 40.3 13.6 30.1

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 Goddard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 807 41.9 19.2 n/a
1989 771 39.8 19.3 7.9
1990 764 38.3 19.9 9.3
1991 837 42.0 19.9 9
1992 832 41.6 20.0 11.8
1993 847 47.0 18.0 12.5
1994 838 50.7 16.5 14.1
1995 888 46.1 19.2 12.8
1996 888 46.1 19.2 12.8
1997 903 47.4 19.1 12.3
1998 901 44.9 20.1 13.4
1999 876 48.6 18.0 13.5
2000 881 50.4 17.5 16.9
2001 879 49.0 17.9 16.5
2002 873 51.6 16.9 16.2
2003 873 51.6 16.9 16.2
2004 900 52.1 17.3 23.8
2005 857 50.3 17.0 27.4
2006 828 48.3 17.1 33.5
2007 867 48.4 17.9 29
2008 784 51.0 15.4 28.8
2009 754 46.4 16.3 32.1
2010 767 45.6 16.8 34.6
2011 796 45.4 17.5 38.1
2012 806 45.6 17.6 40.1
2013 771 46.3 16.6 41.5
2014 731 43.2 16.8 38.4
2015 714 43.0 16.6 35.4
2016 742 44.0 16.8 32.6
2017 744 46.1 16.1 36.3
2018 765 47.7 16.0 35
2019 759 45.0 16.8 37.2
2020 774 46.8 16.5 38.1
2021 744 47.8 15.5 38.4
2022 589 40.8 14.4 25.3
2023 552 40.3 13.6 30.1

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 Goddard Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,769
2020 $13,692
2021 $15,182
2022 $17,485
2023 $20,448

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Goddard Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 480 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Goddard Middle School)49.253.2
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)58.561.9
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Goddard Middle School)39.551.9
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)46.149.6
 3.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Goddard Middle School)58.659.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)68.361.1
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Goddard Middle School)52.346.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)56.350.2
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Goddard Middle School)4556.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Littleton School District No. 6)55.159.1
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Goddard Middle School)63.660.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)69.367.1
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Goddard Middle School)60.564.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)61.162
 0.9%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Goddard Middle School)56.857.8
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)64.159.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Goddard Middle School)50.354
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.551.2
 1.3%
   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 Students759552
 27.3%
African American148
 42.9%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1611
 31.3%
Hispanic262160
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White416345
 17.1%
Two or More Races4625
 45.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%30.1%
 7.1%


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Goddard Middle School ranks 111th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Goddard Middle School.

Students at Goddard Middle School are 63% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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