Serving 1,022 students in grades 6-8, Fountain 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fountain Middle School's student population of 1,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Fountain 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 Fountain Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1419 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Fountain Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Middle School is ranked #1419 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fountain Middle School often compared to?
Fountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fountain Middle School?
1,022 students attend Fountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fountain Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fountain Middle School offer ?
Fountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Middle School part of?
Fountain Middle School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Fountain Middle School located?
Fountain Middle School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2020
I've been two more schools than grades and yet this is one of the best bullying rates are slightly lower and most teachers a good, nice people.
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