Aspen Middle School

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD
ASPEN, CO 81611
443 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Aspen Middle School (AMS), located at 235 High School Road, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Aspen School District in Colorado. Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Fork Valley, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the unique recreational and cultural opportunities afforded by its mountain setting. The school typically serves students in grades 5 through 8, acting as a transitional bridge between the elementary and high school years by emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Aspen Middle School is recognized for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement. The school leverages its location to integrate outdoor education and extracurricular programs into the student experience, encouraging students to develop a strong sense of place and stewardship. By prioritizing a supportive school climate and personalized attention, AMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education while nurturing the specific interests and talents of every child.
443
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    380 (85.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
Phone: (970)925-3760
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 5 108
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 136
Gender Ratio