Serving 611 students in grades 7-8, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is ranked #101 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Middle School, Tca College Pathways by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
611 students attend Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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