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Fox Meadow Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 500 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 28, 2013

Don't send your kids here if they are on an IEP because of disabilities. They will be in a rigid, inflexible and reactive environment focused on behavior rather than motivating academic and social success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2010

this school is alright the teachers try and help u bring your grades up sadly i have to go to another school and if i got one chance i would stay the 7th graders we have alot of fun so does the 8th graders but 6th graders they have some fun but i recommend that ur students go to this school


Posted July 9, 2009

i have attended this school for the past three years (i am now in 9th at harrison high, and i was at fox meadows since 6th) and sadly, i have to move on to high school. The teachers were very respectful of our learning paces, and they made sure that the drama was kept at minimal levels. The dress code, although it was a bit... hindering to our ability to express ourselves, was in the end something that helped us to study and to het to know people by who they were rather than what the wore. the 'courtyard' (playground) was a little boring though, not much to do. But overall the staff was friendly, the atmosphere was educational, and the classes were fun. i love this school, two thumbs up, and i will miss it. -Taylor Lewis
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 7, 2005

Gorman Middle School is now Fox Meadow Middle School. The building is a year old and the overall (negative) atmosphere in the school has changed to a positive one. A new principal is in place and thus far, he has done an excellent job in achieving high academic standards parents expect when sending their child(ren) to this school. I am quite happy with the school, the principal and the staff----together they work hard to bring quality education to the children of Harrison District 2.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

Due to our recent move, we had to pull my son out of this school. It is unfortunate, because I found all of the teachers and staff to be responsive to the needs of my child and the needs of our family. This is the only middle school in our district that requires a dress code for their students and I totally support their stance. This forced my child to get to know his classmates based of personality and school performance rather than clicks and economic status. The only complaint I ever had at this schools was there was not enough books to go around for each student. Therefore, bringing home his books to study was a challenge. Again, the teachers responded to our needs and made allowances for him to bring home a book when necessary. I will truly miss this school.
—Submitted by LeAnn, 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.

About these ratings

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.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
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 Students61%
Female71%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible67%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)28%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Reading

All Students71%
Female82%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligible86%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)41%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%

Writing

All Students56%
Female65%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligible67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
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 Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)25%
Language proficiency status - not applicable39%

Reading

All Students59%
Female68%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible54%
Reduced lunch eligible82%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%

Writing

All Students53%
Female65%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligible59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)31%
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 Students28%
Female30%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)28%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch39%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities32%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%

Reading

All Students55%
Female66%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Science

All Students33%
Female35%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)32%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable34%

Writing

All Students33%
Female42%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Free lunch eligible25%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable35%
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
Hispanic 39% 28%
White 36% 61%
Black 17% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 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 76%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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1450 Cheyenne Meadows Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 527-7100

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