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West Intergenerational Center

Public | 6-8 | 289 students

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Posted April 22, 2010

the whole school is so helpful and attentive to each students needs
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2009

Sail is an excellent program
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

The SAIL program is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

West Intergenerational Center (A.K.A. West Middle School), has significant quality programs difficult to find anywhere else. West has a unique space and tech program, a rare Gateway program (electronics, an outstanding music department, a popular art program, and a State of the Art Gifted and Talented Magnet Program all of which provide meaningful educational experiences. The staff always seem to be energetic and they clearly go above and behond by providing before and after school enrichment activities to provide students with memorable experiences. The school looks old from the outside (est. 1924), but the staff provides students relative knowledge that focuses on setting and achieving realistic goals. I would recommend West Middle School to any student and/or parent that is seeking an education that will provide a quality education through the school's focus on raising school achievement by providing students with what they need, guidance and motivation. Thanks for reading!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 13, 2004

Great experiences with this school! I hear many give this school a bad rap, but that has not been what I have seen. The teachers seems to be involved and really care about these kids. They are a member of 'think.com' which is a great learning resource for the students, and a quick way to communicate with their teachers and students from school and all over the world. (parents are encouraged to participate too!) There are various activities throughout the year and my child has been active in many of them! This is a very promising school and is worth checking into! It's been recognized as an improved school, and that reflects through teachers, staff and the kids! There are classes for learning challenged kids, as well as gifted kids, and all seem to be consistently encouraged and motivated. A very pleasurable year, I look forward to next year!
—Submitted by Dawn H., a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
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 Students46%
Female44%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%

Reading

All Students66%
Female77%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Writing

All Students34%
Female44%
Male23%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
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 Students45%
Female50%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Reading

All Students69%
Female83%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible62%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students54%
Female67%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%
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 Students35%
Female36%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%

Reading

All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Science

All Students39%
Female34%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Free lunch eligible25%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%

Writing

All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
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 61% 61%
Hispanic 26% 28%
Black 7% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1920 West Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 328-3900

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