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#764 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Middle School · Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
A Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an charter middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5525 ASTROZON BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Math 35% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Irwin Charter Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
57%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Irwin Charter 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$63,399
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Atlas Preparatory Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| The Haven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 238 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #7 of 28
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Irwin Charter Middle School is listed in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Irwin Charter Middle School
James Irwin Charter Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Irwin Charter Middle School
What grades does James Irwin Charter Middle School serve?
James Irwin Charter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Irwin Charter Middle School?
James Irwin Charter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Irwin Charter Middle School rank in CO?
James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks #764 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is James Irwin Charter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Irwin Charter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 James Irwin Charter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Irwin Charter Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Irwin Charter Middle School a charter school?
Yes, James Irwin Charter Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James Irwin Charter Middle School a Title I school?
No, James Irwin Charter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Irwin Charter Middle School?
57.0% of students at James Irwin Charter 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
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (719) 591-2122
- Area population (ZIP 80916)
- 40,579
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 80916; 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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