The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was equal to the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)89%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)54%
29%
Black
(09-10)n/a
6%
White
(09-10)41%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend La Junta Middle School?
281 students attend La Junta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of La Junta Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does La Junta Middle School offer ?
La Junta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Junta Middle School part of?
La Junta Middle School is part of East Otero School District No. R1.
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