Serving 138 students in grades 6-8, Fitzsimmons 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fitzsimmons Middle School's student population of 138 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Learning for Life'
School Rankings
Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzsimmons Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzsimmons Middle School's ranking?
Fitzsimmons Middle School is ranked #591 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fitzsimmons Middle School?
138 students attend Fitzsimmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fitzsimmons Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitzsimmons Middle School?
Fitzsimmons Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fitzsimmons Middle School offer ?
Fitzsimmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzsimmons Middle School part of?
Fitzsimmons Middle School is part of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park.
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