SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Salida School District No. R-32 school district, located in SALIDA, CO with about 344 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, SALIDA 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.

SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 520 Milford Street in Salida, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Salida School District R-32-J. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grade levels. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to help students navigate the transitional years of early adolescence through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, vibrant community of Salida, leveraging the town's unique character to enrich the student experience. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. Emphasizing a culture of respect and community involvement, SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (719) 530-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

520 MILFORD STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201-3029
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SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SALIDA, CO with about 344 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
344
Teachers:
24.48
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 344 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.2%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.