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#792 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 44% in state
Fowler Junior High School
Middle School · Fowler School District No. R4j · Fowler, CO
A Fowler School District No. R4j middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
P O BOX 218, Fowler, CO 81039
- Math 29% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fowler Junior High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fowler Junior High 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low249/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,226
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fowler School District No. R4j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fowler Junior High School is listed in Fowler School District No. R4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fowler Junior High School
Fowler Junior High School is a public middle school in Fowler, CO, part of Fowler School District No. R4j, serving approximately 59 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fowler Junior High School
What grades does Fowler Junior High School serve?
Fowler Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fowler Junior High School?
Fowler Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Junior High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fowler Junior High School rank in CO?
Fowler Junior High School ranks #792 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fowler Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fowler Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Fowler Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fowler Junior High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fowler Junior High School a charter school?
No, Fowler Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fowler Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Fowler Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fowler Junior High School?
52.5% of students at Fowler Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (719) 263-4224
- Area population (ZIP 81039)
- 1,686
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 81039; 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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