James Irwin Charter Middle School

5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

James Irwin Charter Middle School's student population of 419 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Charter Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#789 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Irwin Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
45%
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(20-21)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
36%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
32%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of James Irwin Charter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Irwin Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Irwin Charter Middle School's ranking?
James Irwin Charter Middle School is ranked #789 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend James Irwin Charter Middle School?
419 students attend James Irwin Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James Irwin Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Irwin Charter Middle School?
James Irwin Charter Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Charter Middle School offer ?
James Irwin Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Irwin Charter Middle School part of?
James Irwin Charter Middle School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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