Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Springfield Junior/senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springfield Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Springfield Junior/senior High School's student population of 135 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Springfield Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Junior/senior High School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1472 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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 is Springfield Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Springfield Junior/senior High School is ranked #1472 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Springfield Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Springfield Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pritchett High School, Walsh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Springfield Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Springfield Junior/senior High School?
135 students attend Springfield Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Springfield Junior/senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Junior/senior High School?
Springfield Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Springfield Junior/senior High School offer ?
Springfield Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Springfield Junior/senior High School part of?
Springfield Junior/senior High School is part of Springfield School District No. Re-4.
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