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#359 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 20% in state

Village Middle School

Middle School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO

An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

8701 WOLF VALLEY DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80924

  • Math 39% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,090
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Village Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 51% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
57%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Village 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$137,838

Median home value

$621,700

Median rent

$2,131/mo

College educated

68.1%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80924; 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
Timberview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–81.7 mi871Compare →
Chinook Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–81.8 mi1,073Compare →
Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.4 mi1,623Compare →
Skyview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.6 mi876Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#17 of 39
District spending per student
$12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Village Middle School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Village Middle School

Village Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 132 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Village Middle School

What grades does Village Middle School serve?

Village Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Village Middle School?

Village Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Village Middle School rank in CO?

Village Middle School ranks #359 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Village Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Village 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 Village Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Village Middle School a charter school?

No, Village Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Village Middle School a Title I school?

No, Village Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Middle School?

17.4% of students at Village 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
Area population (ZIP 80924)
17,043
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
35.8
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 80924; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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