Serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8, Chinook Trail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 1,075 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chinook Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chinook Trail Middle School's student population of 1,075 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,075 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Chinook Trail Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Trail Middle School is 0.59, 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
#350 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Trail Middle School's ranking?
Chinook Trail Middle School is ranked #350 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chinook Trail Middle School often compared to?
Chinook Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger Middle School, Mountain Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chinook Trail Middle School?
1,075 students attend Chinook Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chinook Trail Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinook Trail Middle School?
Chinook Trail Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chinook Trail Middle School offer ?
Chinook Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinook Trail Middle School part of?
Chinook Trail Middle School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Chinook Trail Middle School located?
Chinook Trail Middle School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 17 other public schools located in Briargate.
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