Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, W H Heaton 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 10% (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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Heaton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W H Heaton Middle School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Heaton Middle 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 W H Heaton Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1391 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 W H Heaton Middle School's ranking?
W H Heaton Middle School is ranked #1391 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are W H Heaton Middle School often compared to?
W H Heaton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend W H Heaton Middle School?
692 students attend W H Heaton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W H Heaton Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W H Heaton Middle School?
W H Heaton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does W H Heaton Middle School offer ?
W H Heaton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W H Heaton Middle School part of?
W H Heaton Middle School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is W H Heaton Middle School located?
W H Heaton Middle School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont.
School Calendar
View the W H Heaton Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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