Ranch View Middle School

1731 WILDCAT RESERVE PARKWAY
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

822 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ranch View Middle School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Douglas County School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge learners while preparing them for the transition to high school, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic program, Ranch View Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The campus offers a variety of clubs, athletic teams, and enrichment activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build social connections. With a focus on the "Wildcat" spirit—a nod to the school's mascot—the faculty and staff prioritize character development, safety, and inclusivity, aiming to create a vibrant school culture where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

822

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranch View Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	117
Black	7
Asian	20
Two or More	36
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
634 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
117 (14.2 %)
Two or More
36 (4.4 %)
Asian
20 (2.4 %)
Black
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-2300
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 7 377

Grade 8 445