Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Ken Caryl Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ken Caryl Middle School's student population of 747 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Ken Caryl Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ken Caryl Middle School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ken Caryl Middle School is ranked #683 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ken Caryl Middle School often compared to?
Ken Caryl Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Middle School, Bear Creek K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ken Caryl Middle School?
747 students attend Ken Caryl Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ken Caryl Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ken Caryl Middle School?
Ken Caryl Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ken Caryl Middle School offer ?
Ken Caryl Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ken Caryl Middle School part of?
Ken Caryl Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ken Caryl Middle School located?
Ken Caryl Middle School is located in the Columbine Knolls neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Columbine Knolls.
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