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#708 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 39% in state

Sproul Junior High School

Middle School · School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of · Colorado Springs, CO

A School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

235 SUMAC DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80911

  • Math 31% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.1% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,732
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Sproul Junior High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
26%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sproul 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$78,105

Median home value

$348,900

Median rent

$1,643/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Haven SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.5 mi238Compare →
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–120.8 mi58Compare →
Watson Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.2 mi505Compare →
James Irwin Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.76–82.6 mi419Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#5 of 18
District spending per student
$12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sproul Junior High School is listed in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sproul Junior High School

Sproul Junior High School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, serving approximately 510 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sproul Junior High School

What grades does Sproul Junior High School serve?

Sproul Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sproul Junior High School?

Sproul Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sproul Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sproul 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 Sproul Junior High School rank in CO?

Sproul Junior High School ranks #708 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Sproul Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sproul Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sproul Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sproul Junior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sproul Junior High School a charter school?

No, Sproul Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sproul Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Sproul Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sproul Junior High School?

56.1% of students at Sproul 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
Area population (ZIP 80911)
34,296
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.5
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 80911; 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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