Prairie View Middle School

12915 EAST 120TH AVENUE
HENDERSON, CO 80640

658 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Prairie View Middle School is a prominent educational institution located in Henderson, Colorado, serving students within the Brighton School District 27J. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Prairie View Middle School places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful social connections. With a commitment to modern educational standards and a focus on student well-being, Prairie View strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their personal best in both their academic and social pursuits.

658

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie View Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	384
Black	13
Asian	18
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
384 (58.4 %)
White
220 (33.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.0 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
Black
13 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-5400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 231