Salida Middle School

Salida School District No. R-32
520 MILFORD STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201
315 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Salida Middle School, located at 520 Milford Street in Salida, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Salida School District R-32-J. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grade levels. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to help students navigate the transitional years of early adolescence through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, vibrant community of Salida, leveraging the town's unique character to enrich the student experience. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. Emphasizing a culture of respect and community involvement, Salida Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible citizens.
315
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (76.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Salida School District No. R-32
Phone: (719)530-5300
Website: http://www.salidaschools.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 70
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crest Academy
Salida School District No. R-32
58 Students
220 12TH STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th