Mountain Middle School

Charter School 301 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Middle School, located in the heart of Durango, Colorado, is a public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. It is widely recognized for its commitment to project-based learning (PBL), a teaching method that encourages students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period to investigate and respond to authentic, engaging, and complex questions or challenges. By fostering a hands-on academic environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing not only on rigorous academic standards but also on the social and emotional development of its students. With a smaller campus environment, Mountain Middle School cultivates a tight-knit community culture that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and student leadership. Its location in Durango allows the school to frequently integrate the local environment and community partnerships into its curriculum, providing students with unique opportunities for outdoor education and community service.

301

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	4

White
257 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(970)828-5600
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 60