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W H Heaton Middle School
Middle School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO
A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6 ADAIR ROAD, Pueblo, CO 81001
- Math 12% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W H Heaton Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W H Heaton 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), 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
$47,086
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81001; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Corwin International Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–8 | Not available | 543 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #23 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
W H Heaton Middle School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W H Heaton Middle School
W H Heaton Middle School is a public middle school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W H Heaton Middle School
What grades does W H Heaton Middle School serve?
W H Heaton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W H Heaton Middle School?
W H Heaton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Heaton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Heaton Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W H Heaton Middle School rank in CO?
W H Heaton Middle School ranks #1,646 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is W H Heaton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W H Heaton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 W H Heaton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W H Heaton Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W H Heaton Middle School a charter school?
No, W H Heaton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W H Heaton Middle School a Title I school?
No, W H Heaton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W H Heaton Middle School?
87.8% of students at W H Heaton 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (719) 549-7420
- Area population (ZIP 81001)
- 31,448
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 81001; 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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