Summary:
Zip code 80123 is served by a single middle school, Goddard Middle School, a 6th-8th grade campus in Littleton, Colorado, with 575 students. The school is part of Littleton School District No. 6, one of the top-ranked districts in Colorado, and maintains a 16.1 student-teacher ratio with about 35% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Goddard Middle School has earned a 4-star state rating for three consecutive years, ranking between the 73rd and 77th percentiles among Colorado middle schools. It outperforms the state in all subjects: math at 51.7% proficiency versus 37.3% statewide (+14.4 points), English Language Arts at 51.2% versus 44.7% (+6.5 points), and 8th grade science at 45.0% versus 35.4% (+9.6 points). However, it trails its district in every subject, which reflects the exceptional strength of Littleton School District No. 6 rather than any weakness. Year over year, math improved by 6.2 points while ELA declined by 4.4 points, a notable shift since the district stayed flat in ELA.
Math is Goddard's clearest strength: 7th grade math exceeds the state by 18.3 points and 8th grade math by 17.5 points. The weakest relative area is 8th grade ELA, only 1.5 points above the state average. Chronic absenteeism affects 18.5% of students, above the district's 16.0% but far below the state's 28.4%, and may factor into the recent ELA decline. The last reported dropout rate was 0.0%. For families looking for a stable middle school in 80123, Goddard offers consistent 4-star performance, strong math instruction, and the backing of a top-tier district.
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