Serving 405 students in grades 3-6, La Junta Intermediate 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 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
La Junta Intermediate 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 La Junta Intermediate School is 0.43, 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.
La Junta Intermediate School is ranked #1642 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend La Junta Intermediate School?
405 students attend La Junta Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of La Junta Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Junta Intermediate School?
La Junta Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Junta Intermediate School offer ?
La Junta Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is La Junta Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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