For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 598 students in 80918, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80918, CO are Russell Middle School and Globe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80918 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80918, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80918, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 East Montebello Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-5200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Globe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5759 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Gr: K-7 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80918, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80918, CO include Russell Middle School and Globe Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80918?
2 public middle schools are located in 80918.
What is the racial composition of students in 80918?
80918 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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