West Middle School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

1920 WEST PIKES PEAK AVENUE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904

168 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 1920 West Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Situated in the historic Westside neighborhood, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The campus reflects the character of the surrounding area, providing a stable learning environment for students transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school places a significant emphasis on a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to engage diverse student interests. As part of District 11, West Middle School focuses on preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by utilizing a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school aims to support the unique needs of its diverse student body while encouraging active participation in the local Colorado Springs community.

168

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	60
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
80 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
60 (35.7 %)
Two or More
14 (8.3 %)
Black
11 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-3900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 58

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 52