Watson Junior High School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

136 FONTAINE BOULEVARD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

watson.wsd3.org/

470 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Watson Junior High School is located in the Widefield School District 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school’s culture is centered on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. By leveraging resources within the Widefield district, Watson Junior High encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that help students explore their interests and talents. With a focus on academic achievement and social-emotional development, the faculty and staff work to create a safe, inclusive space that reflects the values and needs of the local Colorado Springs community.

470

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watson Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	152
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
234 (49.8%)
Hispanic
152 (32.3%)
Two or More
41 (8.7%)
Black
36 (7.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3255
Website:	http://watson.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 157