West Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

9449 SOUTH BARNES STREET
CONIFER, CO 80433

502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Jefferson Middle School, located in the mountain community of Conifer, Colorado, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a scenic, elevated environment, the school is known for its strong focus on fostering a supportive community atmosphere while preparing students for the transition to high school. The facility is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for social and personal growth.

In addition to its core curriculum, West Jefferson Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various enrichment programs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and a culture that promotes character development and academic excellence. By leveraging its unique location and community-oriented approach, the school strives to provide a challenging yet nurturing environment that helps students cultivate the skills necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

502

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	46
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (85.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (9.2 %)
Two or More
21 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-3056
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 175

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 172