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#909 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 50% in state
Peyton Junior High School
Middle School · Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of EL Paso and · Peyton, CO
A Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of EL Paso and middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13885 BRADSHAW ROAD, Peyton, CO 80831
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peyton Junior High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peyton 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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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
$128,900
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$2,388/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 27 | 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.
Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of EL Paso and
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peyton Junior High School is listed in Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peyton Junior High School
Peyton Junior High School is a public middle school in Peyton, CO, part of Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of EL Paso and, serving approximately 83 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peyton Junior High School
What grades does Peyton Junior High School serve?
Peyton Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Peyton Junior High School?
Peyton Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peyton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peyton Junior High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peyton Junior High School rank in CO?
Peyton Junior High School ranks #909 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Peyton Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peyton Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Peyton Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peyton Junior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Peyton Junior High School a charter school?
No, Peyton Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peyton Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Peyton Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peyton Junior High School?
31.3% of students at Peyton 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (719) 749-0417
- Area population (ZIP 80831)
- 33,287
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80831; 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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