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 509 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 equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
509 students
790 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
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
165
262
Grade 7 Students
172
249
Grade 8 Students
172
279
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
26%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
44%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
