Serving 35 students in grades 6-8, Cheyenne Wells Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Wells Middle School?
35 students attend Cheyenne Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cheyenne Wells Middle School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Wells Middle School?
Cheyenne Wells Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Middle School offer ?
Cheyenne Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cheyenne Wells Middle School part of?
Cheyenne Wells Middle School is part of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5.
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