Excellent
#280 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Goddard Middle School
Middle School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Littleton, CO
A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3800 WEST BERRY AVENUE, Littleton, CO 80123
- Math 46% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goddard Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goddard 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. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), 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
$106,731
Median home value
$581,800
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Shiloh Home Inc.Private · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 79 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #9 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goddard Middle School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goddard Middle School
Goddard Middle School is a public middle school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goddard Middle School
What grades does Goddard Middle School serve?
Goddard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Goddard Middle School?
Goddard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goddard Middle School rank in CO?
Goddard Middle School ranks #280 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Goddard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goddard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Goddard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goddard Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Goddard Middle School a charter school?
No, Goddard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goddard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Goddard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goddard Middle School?
38.1% of students at Goddard 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (303) 347-7850
- Area population (ZIP 80123)
- 45,364
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 80123; 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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