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Russell Middle School

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 328-5200
District: Colorado Springs 11 School District

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public • Grades 6,7,8 • 520 students

Russell Middle School, a public school located in Colorado Springs, CO, serves grades 6-8 in the Colorado Springs 11 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Russell Middle School is a public school located in Colorado Springs, CO. 520 students attend Russell Middle School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	4/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) data from Colorado Department of Education.
Student Growth	6/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - CO CMAS - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - CO PSAT/SAT - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education.

Posted: May 20, 2026

I never receive a timely notice for events, even their calendar shows Time TBA for past events. The school calendar is a joke. If you are a parent and have to provide a notice of any kind to your employer to have time off, you will miss your child's events because the staff here doesn't ever know when they are doing anything until the week of. It's a joke. I have emailed teachers and specifically requested a response to MY email and then never heard back, finding out later that they emailed my child about it instead. If you want any kind of a say in your child's education, keep them away from here.

Posted: May 3, 2023

We have a 7th grader at Russell Middle School. We have been so pleased with his experience at Russell, both this year and last year. As an employee at a different school district, we could easily choice our students elsewhere but we will continue to choose to send our kids to Russel, our neighborhood school. The school feels like a small community, my student knows teachers and staff at all different grade levels. The smaller size of this schools allows for time and space for the adults to make great connections with the kids. If we do have any questions or concerns, the staff members we reach out to have always been very responsive and caring. This is a great place to be a student.

Posted: May 3, 2023

Posted: February 11, 2023

Russell Middle School is truly a special school. I have a current 6th grader who thoroughly enjoys Russell...which speaks volumes (middle school can be such rough time for some). The teachers are caring, respectful, and strive to challenge the kids academically. The support staff engages with and assists the kiddos. The administration is phenomenal and always is available to listen to not only suggestions but concerns as well. Everyone is seeking how to make a positive impact on these kids! The extracurricular activities and sports are something our student embraces and loves as well (the coaches are the best!)

Posted: February 11, 2023

Posted: February 8, 2023

Students at this school are given so many opportunities to explore their interests and are assisted by helpful and wonderful staff.

Posted: February 8, 2023

The teachers at Russell are professional, dedicated, and friendly. My kids have excelled in every aspect of their lives at Russell. The academic program is great, the music program is top notch, and the extracurricular activities are fun and engaging for the kids. I highly recommend it!

Posted: February 8, 2023

I have sent 3 students to Russell. They all have had a great experience. It's a positive atmosphere from staff and students. They had a lot of opportunities especially within the performing arts.

Posted: January 25, 2023

Russell Middle School is truly a hidden gem within the D11 community. They have excellent teachers ,staff and a strong administrative team to lead the way. They are a performing arts school with offerings in choir, band and orchestra. Many extracurriculars and sports. Safety is first and foremost at Russell. We have on site security, a school resource officer and strong visibility in the hallways, classrooms and events.
I would highly recommend Russell Middle School as your student's middle school home.

Posted: January 25, 2023

Posted: November 30, 2022

Public school at its prime mediocrity. Teachers are nice, but the school as a whole has no idea you exist, and doesnt care about you as long as you dont get in trouble. They like punishing kids with ISDs and ISSs left and right, but I have yet to see any positive feedback other than a slip of paper at the end of a semester

Posted: November 30, 2022

Posted: October 26, 2022

Posted: September 16, 2022

Its an ok school but asst princaple is rude

Posted: September 1, 2022

My daughter started this school this year and it has been great!!! I will say that this district and this school is a way better option then any D49 schools. They have so many extra classes here it is amazing!!!

Posted: September 1, 2022

Posted: November 27, 2021

at this school im being bullied for being non-binary and having pronouns of they/them. i took it to my counsler unlike the princiable, she did everything she could to help me and was the ONLY adult to put effort into my problem. im still being bullied and nothing has been done.

Posted: November 27, 2021

Posted: August 27, 2020

Its the best 4 days of my life so far I love the school.

Posted: August 27, 2020

They give us a good amount of homework everyday.

Posted: August 27, 2020

They help students learn even if it means they have to tutor.

Posted: August 27, 2020

Posted: May 11, 2019

The "Q" system keeps us informed about what assignments are due, test scores etc so there is no doubt. Teachers generally respond within an hour of sending an e-mail with questions.

Posted: May 11, 2019

Our student loves her teachers. They are all committed to the job.

Posted: May 11, 2019

I mean, it's a public middle school. There's great kids and there's kids with problems like any public school.

Posted: May 11, 2019

Issues resolved quickly, e-mails responded to in a timely manner.

Posted: May 11, 2019

Absolutely. Our daughter has had issues and they are dealt with effectively.

Posted: May 11, 2019

Yes, unlike her previous school, they really walk the walk of zero tolerance when it comes to bullying.

Posted: May 11, 2019

We pulled our daughter out of a charter school that was supposed to be a "better education". She didn't fit in and was ostracized for it. Her academic performance and social interactions suddenly became so much more positive at Russell. She also loves her orchestra class.

Posted: February 20, 2018

The school want robots, not children to educate

Posted: August 9, 2017

Total indifference of a school administration to WHAT is actually happening in this school - bullying that comes from teachers and students.

Posted: August 9, 2017

Bullying is blooming in this school. And it comes from teachers (!!!!) also.

Posted: March 14, 2013

Not happy with this school. A lot of bullying and no action to correct or ensuring that corrective actions are working. My grand-daugher comes home in tears every day, being picked on, yelled at, teased & called names. She was even slammed into her locker. I now understand why so many parents are electing home schooling.

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