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Canon City Middle School

Q: Is Canon City Middle School a good school?

Canon City Middle School ranks 264 th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 44% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Canon City Middle School is a public middle school in Canon City, Colorado, serving 372 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fremont Re-1 school district, which is ranked 48 out of 115 districts in the state.

While Canon City Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools over the past 10 years, the school's performance on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of 8th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS/Science was 23.6% at Canon City Middle School, compared to 29.5% for the Fremont Re-1 district and 36.4% for the state of Colorado. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with white students ranking in the bottom quarter of Colorado middle schools, while the school performs relatively better for low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Additionally, Canon City Middle School has experienced fluctuating dropout rates and relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.5% to 27.7% in recent years. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.11% to 55.91% over the past few years, indicating a significant proportion of students come from low-income families. While these challenges present opportunities for improvement, the school's relative strength in supporting low-SES students suggests the potential for enhancing overall academic outcomes with the right strategies and support.

382

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,181

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212

(719) 276-5740

District: Fremont Re-1

Students who attend Canon City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Canon City High School

Feeder schools for Canon City Middle School:

Elementary:	McKinley Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (32% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 13 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg35%

Colorado avg40%

264^th of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 22% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

48^th of 115Fremont Re-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	36.9	264 of 469	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	256 of 485	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.1	275 of 480	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.7	288 of 448	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.6	210 of 369	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.0	286 of 458	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.5	248 of 418	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.9	215 of 424	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.3	250 of 400	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	24.2	340 of 436	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.1	331 of 461	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.2	254 of 454	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.6	268 of 425	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.8	249 of 422	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.1	201 of 409	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.6	213 of 377	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.5	157 of 362	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.0	222 of 360	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.8	234 of 346	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	39.7	229 of 340	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	32.8	239 of 336	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	214 of 347	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	196 of 350	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.0	227 of 363	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.1	215 of 326	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.9	203 of 352	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.7	199 of 315	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	90 of 241	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.5	141 of 244	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.9	88 of 241	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.5	100 of 197	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	43 of 114	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.6	119 of 240	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	83 of 222	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	31.1	235 of 352	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	224 of 357	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.7	201 of 356	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.4	213 of 328	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	148 of 249	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.9	253 of 343	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.1	208 of 317	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	18.9	229 of 275	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.7	224 of 273	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.5	241 of 286	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.7	236 of 283	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	166 of 199	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+19 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Math24%-12 vs state

Science24%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Canon City Middle School	Public	6-8	1215 Main Steeet	Canon City	81212	Fremont County	Fremont Re-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 276-5740	382	22	17.3	53.1%	305 (79.8%)	2 (0.5%)	58 (15.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	36.9	264^th of 469 public middle schools	43.7%		39.7	256^th of 485 public middle schools	47.2%	8	42.3	58.0	26.9	42.6	25.0	28.6	19.1	24.2	23.6	$14,181

Frequently Asked Questions about Canon City Middle School

How many students attend Canon City Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 382 students attended Canon City Middle School.

What district is Canon City Middle School in?

Fremont Re-1

What is the racial makeup of Canon City Middle School?

Students at Canon City Middle School are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Canon City Middle School attend?

Students who attend Canon City Middle School usually go on to attend Canon City High School

Is Canon City Middle School a good school?

Canon City Middle School ranks 264^th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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