Skoglund Middle School

Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
550 S. SYLVESTER AVENUE
CENTER, CO 81125
142 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Skoglund Middle School is located in Center, Colorado, and serves as a key educational institution within the Center Consolidated School District 26JT. Situated in the heart of the San Luis Valley, the school focuses on supporting the academic and social development of students during their critical middle school years. As part of a smaller, rural school district, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized attention to help students transition effectively from elementary to high school.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for personal growth. By utilizing the resources of the Center Consolidated School District, Skoglund Middle School works to integrate modern educational practices while remaining deeply connected to the unique culture and needs of the local Center community. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, promoting both local pride and a commitment to lifelong learning.
142
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    127 (89.4 %)
  • White
    12 (8.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
Phone: (719)754-2232
Website: http://www.center.k12.co.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 48
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sargent Junior High School
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
56 Students
7090 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 2 EAST
MONTE VISTA, CO 81144 (5.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th