Very Good
#397 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 22% in state
Manitou Springs Middle School
Middle School · Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL · Manitou Springs, CO
A Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
415 EL MONTE PLACE, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Math 40% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manitou Springs Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manitou Springs 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manitou 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
$85,341
Median home value
$567,000
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Holmes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Zebulon PikeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manitou Springs Middle School is listed in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manitou Springs Middle School
Manitou Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Manitou Springs, CO, part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manitou Springs Middle School
What grades does Manitou Springs Middle School serve?
Manitou Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Manitou Springs Middle School?
Manitou Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manitou Springs Middle School rank in CO?
Manitou Springs Middle School ranks #397 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Manitou Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manitou Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Manitou Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manitou Springs Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manitou Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Manitou Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manitou Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Manitou Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manitou Springs Middle School?
42.7% of students at Manitou Springs 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (719) 685-2127
- Area population (ZIP 80829)
- 5,574
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 80829; 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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