Below Average
#1439 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fountain Middle School
Middle School · Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an · Fountain, CO
A Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 N. SANTE FE, Fountain, CO 80817
- Math 20% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fountain Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fountain 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,121
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,758/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitell Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Watson Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Carson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Middle School is listed in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Middle School
Fountain Middle School is a public middle school in Fountain, CO, part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 1,022 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Middle School
What grades does Fountain Middle School serve?
Fountain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,022 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Middle School rank in CO?
Fountain Middle School ranks #1,439 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fountain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fountain Middle School a charter school?
No, Fountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Middle School?
55.6% of students at Fountain 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
- 1,022
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (719) 382-1580
- Area population (ZIP 80817)
- 31,101
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 80817; 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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