Silver Hills Middle School

silverhills.adams12.org

957 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Silver Hills Middle School, located in Northglenn, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse range of core curricula alongside elective programs, Silver Hills aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school while helping them discover their unique interests and strengths.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, utilizing its facilities on Huron Street to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a focus on collaboration and modern instructional practices, Silver Hills Middle School encourages its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or extracurricular activities, the school maintains an official presence at http://silverhills.adams12.org.

957

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	586
Black	19
Asian	44
Two or More	49
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
586 (61.2 %)
White
250 (26.1 %)
Two or More
49 (5.1 %)
Asian
44 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (2.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5000
Website:	http://silverhills.adams12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	575
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 6 312

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 336