Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Falcon 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falcon Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falcon 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 Falcon Middle School is 0.55, 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
#1158 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Middle School's ranking?
Falcon Middle School is ranked #1158 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Falcon Middle School often compared to?
Falcon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Middle School, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Falcon Middle School?
878 students attend Falcon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Falcon Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Middle School?
Falcon Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Falcon Middle School offer ?
Falcon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falcon Middle School part of?
Falcon Middle School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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