Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Janitell Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janitell Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Janitell Junior High School's student population of 648 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Janitell Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janitell Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janitell Junior High School's ranking?
Janitell Junior High School is ranked #1208 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Janitell Junior High School often compared to?
Janitell Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Janitell Junior High School?
648 students attend Janitell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Janitell Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janitell Junior High School?
Janitell Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Janitell Junior High School offer ?
Janitell Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Janitell Junior High School part of?
Janitell Junior High School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Janitell Junior High School located?
Janitell Junior High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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