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Fountain Middle School

515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8, Fountain Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,046 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fountain Middle School's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,046 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fountain Middle 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 Fountain Middle School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1419 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fountain Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fountain Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fountain Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fountain Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Middle School is ranked #1419 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fountain Middle School often compared to?
Fountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fountain Middle School?
1,046 students attend Fountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fountain Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fountain Middle School offer ?
Fountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fountain Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Fountain Middle School located?
Fountain Middle School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.

School Reviews
5   11/2/2020
I've been two more schools than grades and yet this is one of the best bullying rates are slightly lower and most teachers a good, nice people.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bill

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,046 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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