Canon City Middle School

Fremont Re-1
1215 MAIN STEEET
CANON CITY, CO 81212
368 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Canon City Middle School, located at 1215 Main Street in Canon City, Colorado, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the early adolescent years, providing a bridge between primary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Canon City Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its location in the heart of Canon City, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, promoting a collaborative culture between staff, parents, and students. Through its official website, the school provides transparent communication regarding academic programs, school policies, and community events to support the success of its student body.
368
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (79.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (13.3 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Fremont Re-1
Phone: (719)276-5740
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 6 123
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 117
Gender Ratio