Serving 9 students in grades 6-8, Pritchett Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pritchett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pritchett Middle School's student population of 9 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pritchett Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Pritchett Middle School?
9 students attend Pritchett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pritchett Middle School students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pritchett Middle School?
Pritchett Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pritchett Middle School offer ?
Pritchett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pritchett Middle School part of?
Pritchett Middle School is part of Pritchett School District No. Re-3.
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