Sierra Middle School

779 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Middle School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a prominent educational institution within the Douglas County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a residential area on Pine Lane Avenue, placing it at the heart of a growing suburban community. It is known for fostering a structured learning environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic rigor, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs to help students explore their interests. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to student achievement, Sierra Middle School focuses on preparing its student body for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices. It is a central hub for the families of Parker, maintaining a reputation for being a collaborative space where staff, students, and parents work together to build a positive school culture.

779

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	128
Black	23
Asian	26
Two or More	44
American Indian	7

White
551 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
128 (16.4 %)
Two or More
44 (5.6 %)
Asian
26 (3.3 %)
Black
23 (3.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-3800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 7 388

Grade 8 391