John Wesley Powell Middle School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

8000 SOUTH CORONA WAY
LITTLETON, CO 80122

526 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Wesley Powell Middle School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a public middle school serving students in the Littleton Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of John Wesley Powell, the famous explorer of the American West and the Colorado River, reflecting an institutional focus on discovery and critical thinking. It is known for maintaining a supportive academic environment that prioritizes the transition from elementary to high school, offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and character development. It serves the surrounding Littleton neighborhood with a focus on student achievement, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of sports, clubs, and arts programs, John Wesley Powell Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond.

526

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Wesley Powell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	71
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
401 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
71 (13.5 %)
Two or More
32 (6.1 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
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:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-7850
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 6 154

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 198