For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,290 students in 80122, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO are Newton Middle School and John Wesley Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80122, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO include Newton Middle School and John Wesley Powell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80122?
2 public middle schools are located in 80122.
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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