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John Wesley Powell Middle School

8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • 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

John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Wesley Powell Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wesley Powell Middle School is 0.40, which is less 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)
#255 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Wesley Powell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Wesley Powell 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.
71%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Wesley Powell 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)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Wesley Powell Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in John Wesley Powell Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Wesley Powell Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Wesley Powell Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Wesley Powell Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Wesley Powell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of John Wesley Powell 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
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Wesley Powell 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
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Wesley Powell 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School's ranking?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is ranked #255 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John Wesley Powell Middle School often compared to?
John Wesley Powell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Middle School, Euclid Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School?
526 students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Wesley Powell Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Wesley Powell Middle School offer ?
John Wesley Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Wesley Powell Middle School part of?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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