Ellicott Middle School

Ellicott Middle School in Calhan, CO, is a small public school serving 230 students in grades 6–8 within the Ellicott School District No. 22, a district that ranks among the lowest in Colorado. The school itself holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 24th percentile statewide, placing it below most nearby schools but not at the very bottom. It outperforms Jack Swigert Middle School and Atlas Preparatory Middle School, but lags behind schools like Skyview Middle School and Horizon Middle School. The biggest academic challenge is math. Only 12.0% of Ellicott students scored proficient in math on the 2025–2026 CMAS tests, roughly tied for last among nearby middle schools and well below the state average of 37.3%. English Language Arts is comparatively stronger at 29.3% proficiency, which beats several neighbors such as Jack Swigert (14.4%) and Panorama Middle School (19.4%). Science is a relative bright spot, with 27.7% of 8th graders proficient, more than double Jack Swigert's 6.3% and close to the state average. This academic pattern is consistent over recent years, though results swing widely from year to year due to small class sizes. Positively, Ellicott has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.5% compared to the state's 28.4%, and a favorable 12.1 student-to-teacher ratio, meaning kids get more individual attention. Students from low-income families perform relatively better than similar students statewide, and 8th graders show stronger ELA scores than younger grades. The main concern is math, especially for incoming 6th graders, where only 7.9% met proficiency. The school has shown it can rebound, as seen in the 2024–2025 school year, but consistent improvement in math will be essential to reverse the downward trend of the past decade. For parents, Ellicott offers a caring, well-attended environment with clear room for academic growth, particularly in mathematics.