Centennial Middle School

Montrose County School District Re-1J
1100 SOUTH 5TH STREET
MONTROSE, CO 81401
582 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Centennial Middle School, located in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Montrose County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle school students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the core academic subjects, Centennial Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character building. The school utilizes its location in the heart of Montrose to engage with the local community, creating a sense of belonging for students as they navigate their formative years. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a structured yet inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, participate in collaborative projects, and grow into responsible members of the Montrose community.
582
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    331 (56.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    225 (38.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone: (970)249-2576
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 6 195
Grade 7 184
Grade 8 203
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Columbine Middle School
Montrose County School District Re-1J
517 Students
600 SOUTH 12TH STREET
MONTROSE, CO 81401 (0.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th