Sproul Junior High School

Summary:

Sproul Junior High School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 525 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the School District No. 3, which is ranked 59 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sproul Junior High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 43.24% White, 37.33% Hispanic, and 8.76% two or more races. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 58th out of 199 Colorado middle schools for Hispanic students and 66th out of 244 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, both receiving 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Additionally, Sproul Junior High consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with a 46.3% proficiency rate compared to 42% for the district and 44.1% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Sproul Junior High School generally performs better than Janitell Junior High School and Watson Junior High School, which are also part of the School District No. 3. However, some charter schools in the area, such as The Vanguard School (Middle), outperform Sproul Junior High School in both ELA and Math proficiency. The school's fluctuating ranking and varying performance across grade levels suggest areas for improvement, but its overall strengths, including its diverse student population and strong performance in certain subgroups, make it a promising option for families in the Colorado Springs area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 235 Sumac Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80911-1420


(719) 391-3215

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,209 Help


Students who attend Sproul Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Widefield High School

Feeder schools for Sproul Junior High School:

Elementary:    French Elementary School
    Pinello Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
34.3%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Sproul Junior High School ranks better than 56.3% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 3! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.11. (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 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 Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), Hispanic (34.3%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sproul Junior High School is 13.7. 1 middle schools in the School District No. 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sproul Junior High School is $14,209, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the School District No. 3!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sproul Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sproul Junior High School 212th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Sproul Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sproul Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.22 201st 336 40.2%
2005 49.69 184th 340 45.9%
2006 47.66 196th 346 43.4%
2007 45.68 211th 360 41.4%
2008 45.68 215th 362 40.6%
2009 55.27 179th 377 52.5%
2010 39.33 271st 409 33.7%
2011 38.11 284th 422 32.7%
2012 44.92 248th 425 41.6%
2013 44.70 267th 454 41.2%
2014 40.40 279th 461 39.5%
2015 41.58 238th 436 45.4%
2016 36.10 243rd 400 39.3%
2017 51.25 179th 424 57.8%
2018 51.08 182nd 418 56.5%
2021 29.67 264th 369 28.5%
2022 50.36 195th 448 56.5%
2023 55.12 172nd 480 64.2%
2024 49.11 212th 485 56.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.87 16th 31 48.4%
2023 47.77 11th 17 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 71st 222 68.0%
2019 73.53 33rd 240 86.3%
2021 34.38 79th 114 30.7%
2022 77.73 19th 197 90.4%
2023 73.64 34th 241 85.9%
2024 59.94 66th 244 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 188th 315 40.3%
2021 23.91 202nd 254 20.5%
2022 41.31 176th 326 46.0%
2023 53.83 148th 363 59.2%
2024 44.45 170th 350 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.57 118th 317 62.8%
2021 31.43 167th 249 32.9%
2022 48.55 145th 328 55.8%
2023 46.25 164th 356 53.9%
2024 43.81 172nd 357 51.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.88 45th 165 72.7%
2021 51.99 35th 83 57.8%
2022 66.58 38th 169 77.5%
2023 63.72 60th 198 69.7%
2024 61.32 58th 199 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sproul Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.00 112th 199 43.7%
2021 17.13 179th 203 11.8%
2022 33.91 179th 265 32.5%
2023 37.35 180th 286 37.1%
2024 31.50 190th 273 30.4%
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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 Sproul Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 35 23 59 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 354 38 24 51 8 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 332 44 23 52 11 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 343 46 16 52 10 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 366 61 20 64 11 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 354 65 27 53 6 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 360 74 25 70 6 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 357 67 30 74 8 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 357 67 30 74 8 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 381 77 26 82 10 n/a n/a 0 576
1998 282 62 22 71 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 272 65 20 52 10 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 277 67 20 64 10 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 279 64 19 71 5 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 267 69 18 91 10 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 267 69 18 91 10 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 256 69 22 80 7 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 242 86 17 80 6 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 224 88 20 98 5 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 213 73 14 86 5 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 210 69 15 79 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 192 49 12 89 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 212 47 20 82 10 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 292 58 18 153 8 4 41 0 574
2012 292 66 10 172 5 3 36 0 584
2013 294 63 6 173 5 10 48 0 599
2014 291 56 1 168 4 9 53 0 582
2015 279 50 2 188 3 11 53 0 586
2016 259 53 2 193 3 6 54 0 570
2017 251 55 4 183 6 10 60 0 569
2018 255 51 5 175 3 6 68 0 563
2019 263 43 8 167 1 9 67 0 558
2020 289 46 9 196 2 9 76 0 627
2021 274 46 11 177 3 9 60 0 580
2022 249 38 8 197 1 5 54 0 552
2023 227 42 7 196 2 5 46 0 525
2024 218 42 7 175 2 9 57 0 510

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 Sproul Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 24.4 19.7 n/a
1989 475 24.3 19.5 14.9
1990 462 24.6 18.7 15.2
1991 467 27.3 17.1 12.6
1992 522 29.4 17.7 16.7
1993 505 27.0 18.7 18.2
1994 535 29.1 18.4 18.1
1995 536 31.2 17.2 17.9
1996 536 31.2 17.2 17.9
1997 576 31.6 18.2 14.8
1998 440 27.6 15.9 14.8
1999 419 25.5 16.4 14.8
2000 438 24.4 18.0 28.5
2001 438 25.4 17.2 22.6
2002 455 27.3 16.7 31.4
2003 455 27.3 16.7 31.4
2004 434 27.1 16.0 27.9
2005 431 27.0 16.0 34.8
2006 435 27.4 15.9 32.9
2007 391 26.2 14.9 31.2
2008 374 25.8 14.5 35.3
2009 344 24.9 13.8 33.7
2010 371 22.2 16.6 45.8
2011 574 32.9 17.4 45.6
2012 584 34.5 16.8 46.4
2013 599 32.5 18.3 44.4
2014 582 34.1 17.0 45
2015 586 32.0 18.3 51.4
2016 570 34.0 16.7 59.5
2017 569 35.5 16.0 55.5
2018 563 35.5 15.8 51.3
2019 558 34.6 16.1 49.1
2020 627 38.6 16.2 54.7
2021 580 36.0 16.1 55.7
2022 552 35.0 15.7 44.2
2023 525 37.0 14.1 34.3
2024 510 37.0 13.7 56.1

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 Sproul Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 24.4 19.7 n/a
1989 475 24.3 19.5 14.9
1990 462 24.6 18.7 15.2
1991 467 27.3 17.1 12.6
1992 522 29.4 17.7 16.7
1993 505 27.0 18.7 18.2
1994 535 29.1 18.4 18.1
1995 536 31.2 17.2 17.9
1996 536 31.2 17.2 17.9
1997 576 31.6 18.2 14.8
1998 440 27.6 15.9 14.8
1999 419 25.5 16.4 14.8
2000 438 24.4 18.0 28.5
2001 438 25.4 17.2 22.6
2002 455 27.3 16.7 31.4
2003 455 27.3 16.7 31.4
2004 434 27.1 16.0 27.9
2005 431 27.0 16.0 34.8
2006 435 27.4 15.9 32.9
2007 391 26.2 14.9 31.2
2008 374 25.8 14.5 35.3
2009 344 24.9 13.8 33.7
2010 371 22.2 16.6 45.8
2011 574 32.9 17.4 45.6
2012 584 34.5 16.8 46.4
2013 599 32.5 18.3 44.4
2014 582 34.1 17.0 45
2015 586 32.0 18.3 51.4
2016 570 34.0 16.7 59.5
2017 569 35.5 16.0 55.5
2018 563 35.5 15.8 51.3
2019 558 34.6 16.1 49.1
2020 627 38.6 16.2 54.7
2021 580 36.0 16.1 55.7
2022 552 35.0 15.7 44.2
2023 525 37.0 14.1 34.3
2024 510 37.0 13.7 56.1

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 Sproul Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,033
2020 $10,136
2021 $10,776
2022 $12,127
2023 $14,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sproul Junior High 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Sproul Junior High School)51.743.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 3)38.726.7
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sproul Junior High School)5048.8
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 3)48.342.4
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sproul Junior High School)35.831.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 3)31.826.4
 5.4%
   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 Students558525
 5.9%
African American4342
 2.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic167196
 17.4%
Pacific Islander95
 44.4%
White263227
 13.7%
Two or More Races6746
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%34.3%
 14.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sproul Junior High School

Students who attend Sproul Junior High School usually go on to attend Widefield High School

Students at Sproul Junior High School are 43% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Sproul Junior High School.

Sproul Junior High School ranks 212th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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