Russell Middle School vs. Jenkins Middle School
Should you attend Russell Middle School or Jenkins 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
Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jenkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Russell 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 797 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
532 students
797 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#924 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
173
289
Grade 7 Students
175
263
Grade 8 Students
184
245
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
38%
28%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
44%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
