C+
Average
60/100

Russell Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3825 EAST MONTEBELLO DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 45% · Math 22% proficient · 39th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
532
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%39/100reading 48th percentile, math 30th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−11 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%27%reading -5 pts, math -18 pts31st percentile (list)
Black35%5%reading +4 pts, math -13 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%12%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%25%reading -1 pts, math -17 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income39%19%reading +10 pts, math +2 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3825 EAST MONTEBELLO DRIVE
City Colorado Springs
ZIP Code 80918
District 0803060
NCES School ID 080306000263
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80918

Understanding the community around Russell Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,564
Per Capita Income $41,143
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $381,100
Median Rent $1,461
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
View full data for ZIP 80918 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Russell Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.6%
Hispanic/Latino 38.0%
Two or More Races 9.8%
Black 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 532
Teachers (FTE) 34.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has 532 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Russell Middle School serve?
Russell Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Russell Middle School receive per student?
Russell Middle School receives $15,578 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Russell Middle School in 80918 ▼
Avg Home Value
$437,033
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,535
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
36.4%

Other Schools in 80918

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026