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#1120 of 1,815 schools in CO
Canon City Middle School
Middle School · Fremont Re-1 · Canon City, CO
A Fremont Re-1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1215 MAIN STEEET, Canon City, CO 81212
- Math 24% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canon City Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canon City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,545
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fremont Re-1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canon City Middle School is listed in Fremont Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canon City Middle School
Canon City Middle School is a public middle school in Canon City, CO, part of Fremont Re-1, serving approximately 372 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canon City Middle School
What grades does Canon City Middle School serve?
Canon City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Canon City Middle School?
Canon City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon City Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canon City Middle School rank in CO?
Canon City Middle School ranks #1,120 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Canon City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canon City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canon City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canon City Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canon City Middle School a charter school?
No, Canon City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canon City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Canon City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canon City Middle School?
55.9% of students at Canon City Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (719) 276-5740
- Area population (ZIP 81212)
- 32,355
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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