Summit Ridge Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

11809 WEST COAL MINE ROAD
LITTLETON, CO 80127

909 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Summit Ridge Middle School, located in Littleton, Colorado, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting near the foothills, the school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus facilities and surrounding community environment are designed to support a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with student well-being.

Beyond its core curriculum, Summit Ridge emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance student engagement and achievement. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Summit Ridge Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the high standards typically associated with the schools in the Jefferson County area.

909

Total Students

48.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	650
Hispanic	167
Black	6
Asian	32
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
650 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
167 (18.4 %)
Two or More
50 (5.5 %)
Asian
32 (3.5 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-9013
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 286

Grade 7 297

Grade 8 326