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Watson Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 630 students

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Posted September 24, 2008

Its not the best, but it has a great athletic team & wonderful teachers who work one on one with us students
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 5, 2008

Im a watson student and i love it here, because they put fun into our learning!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 27, 2007

I love the school spirit, staff, and the learning atmosphere! Its an amazing school. My son has had an awesome Jr. High experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2007

Amazing. Great and dedicated teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 28, 2005

Watson is a great school. I go there and am very happy with it. The teachers teach very well, and teach the curriculum that we should be learning. They also have great extra-curricular activities. Everyone has great school spirit so it's just an all around great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 11, 2005

My child went to Watson and she suffered numerous discriminations from her teachers and fellow students. She is behind all the kids at her current charter school. Never let your child attend this hellish school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible60%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%

Reading

All Students65%
Female72%
Male60%
Black (not Hispanic)67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligible65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Writing

All Students42%
Female55%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligible57%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Reading

All Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Writing

All Students55%
Female69%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracial35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%

Reading

All Students62%
Female72%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Science

All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracial29%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students47%
Female59%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracial24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 61%
Hispanic 21% 28%
Black 12% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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136 Fontaine Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Phone: (719) 391-3255

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