Monte Vista Middle School

Monte Vista School District No. C-8
3720 SHERMAN AVENUE
MONTE VISTA, CO 81144
210 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Monte Vista Middle School, located at 3720 Sherman Avenue in Monte Vista, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Monte Vista School District (RE-3J). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

As part of the broader Monte Vista educational community, the school emphasizes community engagement and accessibility to resources. The district’s official website provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reflecting a commitment to transparency and home-school communication. Through its supportive faculty and staff, Monte Vista Middle School aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for long-term success in both their academic and civic lives.
210
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    157 (74.8 %)
  • White
    47 (22.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (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: Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Phone: (719)852-5984
Website: http://www.monte.k12.co.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 52
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sargent Junior High School
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
56 Students
7090 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 2 EAST
MONTE VISTA, CO 81144 (7.2 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th