Pagosa Springs Middle School

Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
309 LEWIS STREET
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
511 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Pagosa Springs Middle School, located in the scenic mountain town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the community's early adolescent learners. As part of the Archuleta School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its unique location in the San Juan Mountains, the school often encourages a culture that values community engagement and a connection to the local environment.

The school’s academic approach is designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-grade students, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various enrichment opportunities. Their website indicates a commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district policies, and ongoing updates regarding school events. Through a blend of structured learning and a focus on student well-being, Pagosa Springs Middle School strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that reflects the values of its small-town community.
511
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    252 (49.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    185 (36.2 %)
  • American Indian
    47 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
Phone: (970)264-2794
Website: http://www.mypagosaschools.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 5 105
Grade 6 128
Grade 7 145
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio