Russell Middle School vs Orton Academy
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.
Russell Middle School
Colorado Springs, CO
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
532 students
Orton Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
3.3/10
Middle School2nd – 8th
115 students
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| Metric | Russell Middle School | Orton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 3.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Growth Score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.2% | — |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #1,388 of 1,829 | #1,798 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 2th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Russell Middle School | Orton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Russell Middle School | Orton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 2nd – 8th |
| Enrollment | 532 | 115 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.2% | — |
| District | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES |
| City | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Colorado Springs (80918) | Colorado Springs (80907) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,743 | $71,393 |
| Median Home Value | $414,400 | $371,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,572 | $1,392 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.5% | 40.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |