Serving 30 students in grades 7-8, Springfield 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Springfield Junior High School?
30 students attend Springfield Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Springfield Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Junior High School?
Springfield Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Springfield Junior High School offer ?
Springfield Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Springfield Junior High School part of?
Springfield Junior High School is part of Springfield School District No. Re-4.
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