Sproul Junior High School vs. Watson Junior High School
Should you attend Sproul Junior High School or Watson Junior High 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
Sproul Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Watson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Sproul Junior High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Watson Junior High 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
510 students
505 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1210 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
12%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
183
150
Grade 7 Students
165
170
Grade 8 Students
162
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
34%
32%


% Black
8%
7%


% White
43%
50%


% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.64


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%

