The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fox Meadow Middle School
Fox Meadow Middle School sits in the sprawling, car-dependent city of Colorado Springs, serving grades six through eight as a regular public school within Harrison School District No. 2. The student body is diverse, with a small majority of students identifying as Hispanic, a sizable share as white, and smaller groups of Black, multiracial, Asian, and other backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic mix of the surrounding neighborhoods. The school draws from a broad residential area on the city’s south side, near the base of the Front Range.
On Colorado’s state assessments, Fox Meadow’s results are low. In math, fewer than a fifth of students reached the proficient level. At least a third of students met proficiency in English language arts, which is notably higher than the math figure but still well below a majority. In eighth-grade science, proficiency was also low. Compared to other middle schools in El Paso County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile among the set of districts in the county. A parent looking at these numbers will want to ask the school what academic supports are in place and how the school addresses gaps in foundational skills.
Because Fox Meadow is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access were unavailable, so a family considering this school should seek that information directly from the school or district to get a fuller picture of the learning environment.
The housing context of the area is mixed. Home values in the zip code are near the state average but somewhat above the national median, while rents are moderate relative to local incomes. The broader Colorado Springs economy is anchored by military bases, aerospace and defense contractors, and tourism, providing a range of employment opportunities. The city has seen steady growth over the past decade, with a spread-out, auto-oriented development pattern.
On the district level, a notable development is the D2 Promise Program, approved by voters in 2024. This initiative uses a dedicated mill levy to fund free tuition and fees at Pikes Peak State College for all qualifying district high school graduates. For families with middle schoolers, this creates a clear future pathway to a debt-free start on higher education, a distinctive opportunity that may factor into a decision about staying in the district through high school.
Fox Meadow Middle School serves a high-needs student population in a large urban district that has invested in postsecondary access. The academic results, however, are weak enough that a parent would want to investigate what interventions and enrichment opportunities are available, how the school supports students who are behind, and what the trajectory looks like for students moving into high school. It is a school that may fit a family looking for a neighborhood-based middle school with a diverse student body and a district commitment to college affordability, but one that requires close attention to academic progress.
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