Excellent
#196 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
The Vanguard School (middle)
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 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1832 SOUTH WAHSATCH, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Math 52% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Vanguard School (middle) score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 7 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Vanguard School (middle) 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$88,047
Median home value
$543,400
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Cheyenne Mountain Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| The Colorado Springs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 407 | 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.
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
- #1 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
The Vanguard School (middle) 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 The Vanguard School (middle)
The Vanguard School (middle) 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 240 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Vanguard School (middle)
What grades does The Vanguard School (middle) serve?
The Vanguard School (middle) serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend The Vanguard School (middle)?
The Vanguard School (middle) has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (middle)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (middle) is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Vanguard School (middle) rank in CO?
The Vanguard School (middle) ranks #196 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Vanguard School (middle)'s MySchoolScout rating?
The Vanguard School (middle) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 The Vanguard School (middle)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Vanguard School (middle) has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is The Vanguard School (middle) a charter school?
Yes, The Vanguard School (middle) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Vanguard School (middle) a Title I school?
No, The Vanguard School (middle) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Vanguard School (middle)?
32.9% of students at The Vanguard School (middle) 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (719) 471-1999
- Area population (ZIP 80906)
- 37,403
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 80906; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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