Watson Junior High School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 397 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 237th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 136 Fontaine Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
School District Details
- Widefield 3 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,675
- Graduation Rate: 69.8%
- Dropout Rate: 4.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.7
- Enrolled Students: 8,851
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 397
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 218 (54.9%)
- Females: 179 (45.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 57 (14.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 124 (31.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 181 (45.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Black | 56 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 20.7% |
| White | 242 | 61.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 199 | 50.1% |
| 8th Grade | 198 | 49.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $45,024
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,588 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,509 | 81% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Watson Junior High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on December 08, 2006
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school had a lot fo fights....=]
but overall it wa a pretty good school but if your kid is a fighter I don't suggest this school.
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