Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Jenkins Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jenkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jenkins Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jenkins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenkins Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenkins Middle School's ranking?
Jenkins Middle School is ranked #924 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Jenkins Middle School often compared to?
Jenkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Jenkins Middle School?
790 students attend Jenkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jenkins Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkins Middle School?
Jenkins Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jenkins Middle School offer ?
Jenkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jenkins Middle School part of?
Jenkins Middle School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2022
This school is amazing, I have never had better teachers and friends. The principal is amazing and works hard every day to do great things with this school. There can be some mean kids but for the most part, the kids are nice. I love this school so much! You should come here!!!!
5 4/17/2020
I think Jenkins is. a Wonderful school. We are a capturing kid's heart school, or CKK. If you don't know what that means, it means ALL staff try to make every single other person in the building feel amazing, including the students. The principal is amazing. He makes sure that everybody is always on task, and when they're not he helps refocus their attention. Especially during this Corona Virus update, he makes sure that all teachers have their lessons planned out and ready for their students. Counselors are downright amazing. Whenever you have a problem, you can take it to them and they will try their best to help you.. but you have to remember that some situations are beyond their control. You might have to go see a counselor outside of school. So, if you are a student, like myself, and you are planning to go to Jenkins, you have. Picked a really good choice.
1 3/27/2020
This school has a big problem with communication and knowing how to handle special needs students. They rather Hands - On students and blame the parents than trying to figure a situation out the school to rather see students fail then succeed. The principal is all about himself and not about helping solve problems and they only want the big awards. I would stay far away from the school as possible.
5 1/19/2012
This school has not done anything against students bullying other students. They take no action against the student performing the bullying. Counselors will talk to the student being bullied, but what really does that show the student being bullied when they take no action against student performing the bullying. They've even got video of student being strangled and nothing happening to other student. They've had student attacked in class with teacher present and nothing really happening to student who did the attacking and has a history of doing this to other students.
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