Orton Academy vs Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 3.3/10. Russell Middle School is significantly larger with 532 students, about 4.6× the size of Orton Academy (115). In math proficiency, Orton Academy leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Orton Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
3.3/10
Middle School2nd – 8th
115 students
Russell Middle School
Colorado Springs, CO
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
532 students
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| Metric | Orton Academy | Russell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 66.2% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #1,798 of 1,829 | #1,388 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Orton Academy | Russell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Orton Academy | Russell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 2nd – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 115 | 532 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 66.2% |
| District | EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E |
| City | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Colorado Springs (80907) | Colorado Springs (80918) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,393 | $82,743 |
| Median Home Value | $371,200 | $414,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,392 | $1,572 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.1% | 37.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |