Mountain Ridge Middle School

10590 MOUNTAIN VISTA RIDGE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

865 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Ridge Middle School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Douglas County School District. As a key educational hub for the area, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus is integrated into the surrounding residential neighborhood, reflecting the community-focused atmosphere characteristic of Highlands Ranch.

Academically, Mountain Ridge offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with a variety of elective opportunities, including technology, arts, and physical education. The school places a high priority on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Mountain Ridge provides numerous extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, allowing students to explore their personal interests and build strong connections within the school community.

865

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	123
Black	15
Asian	38
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
625 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
123 (14.2 %)
Two or More
58 (6.7 %)
Asian
38 (4.4 %)
Black
15 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)387-1800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 7 427

Grade 8 438