Prairie Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

12600 EAST JEWELL AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80012

1,383 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Prairie Middle School, located at 12600 East Jewell Avenue in Aurora, Colorado, serves as a key academic institution within the Cherry Creek School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a vibrant and diverse community, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the greater Aurora area. The campus is designed to foster a supportive transition from elementary to high school, focusing on the unique social, emotional, and academic developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with a variety of elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. Prairie Middle School is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement, inclusivity, and community involvement. By leveraging a range of resources and fostering partnerships with families, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, encouraging them to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.

1,383

Total Students

91.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	574
Black	355
Asian	61
Two or More	116
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
574 (41.5 %)
Black
355 (25.7 %)
White
256 (18.5 %)
Two or More
116 (8.4 %)
Asian
61 (4.4 %)
American Indian
11 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)

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:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)747-3000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	944
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 398

Grade 7 482

Grade 8 503