Excellent
#258 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 14% in state
John Wesley Powell 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 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8000 SOUTH CORONA WAY, Littleton, CO 80122
- Math 46% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Wesley Powell Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Wesley Powell 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$120,181
Median home value
$599,400
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80122; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Stem School Highlands RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,399 | Compare → |
| Euclid Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Newton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 784 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #7 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
John Wesley Powell 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School
John Wesley Powell Middle School is a public middle school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 546 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Wesley Powell Middle School
What grades does John Wesley Powell Middle School serve?
John Wesley Powell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Wesley Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Wesley Powell Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Wesley Powell Middle School rank in CO?
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks #258 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is John Wesley Powell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Wesley Powell Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Wesley Powell Middle School a charter school?
No, John Wesley Powell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Wesley Powell Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Wesley Powell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Wesley Powell Middle School?
22.7% of students at John Wesley Powell 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
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (303) 347-7850
- Area population (ZIP 80122)
- 31,575
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 80122; 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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