Newton Middle School vs. John Wesley Powell Middle School
Should you attend Newton Middle School or John Wesley Powell Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle 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 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
791 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#255 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
276
154
Grade 7 Students
256
174
Grade 8 Students
259
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
82%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
