MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El school district, located in MANITOU SPRINGS, CO with about 358 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (MSMS), located in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, serves as a central hub for the Manitou Springs School District 14. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "Whole Child," the school emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. MSMS is widely recognized for fostering a supportive, small-school environment that encourages personalized learning, critical thinking, and active participation in extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to arts and technology programs.
The school is particularly noted for its integration of place-based education, utilizing the unique geography and history of the Manitou Springs area to enrich its curriculum. By prioritizing character education—often anchored in the district’s "Compassion, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity" framework—the school aims to prepare students not just for high school, but to be engaged and empathetic citizens. Its location at 415 El Monte Place places it in the heart of the community, where it maintains close ties with local families and continues to be a focal point for the region’s educational identity.
For more information, contact MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (719) 685-2127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829-2502
(719) 685-2127
MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in MANITOU SPRINGS, CO with about 358 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 25.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.