Evergreen Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

2059 HIWAN DRIVE
EVERGREEN, CO 80439

541 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Evergreen Middle School, located at 2059 Hiwan Drive in Evergreen, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational pillar within the Jefferson County Public School district. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the school provides a unique learning environment that leverages its surrounding natural setting. It is widely recognized for fostering a community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition of students from childhood to the challenges of high school.

The school is dedicated to offering a robust curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, and technology. By emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and engagement, Evergreen Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success. Its location in the mountain community often informs its school spirit, encouraging a blend of traditional classroom instruction and an appreciation for the outdoors, ultimately striving to create well-rounded, responsible citizens.

541

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evergreen Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
477 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.4 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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)982-5020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 154

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 203