Silverton Middle School

Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
1160 SNOWDEN STREET
SILVERTON, CO 81433
23 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Silverton Middle School, located in the historic mountain town of Silverton, Colorado, serves as a unique educational pillar within one of the state’s most remote and rugged landscapes. Because of the town's small population and geographic isolation in the San Juan Mountains, the school operates as an integral part of the Silverton School District, often functioning with a close-knit, community-centered approach that prioritizes individualized instruction and experiential learning.

The school’s curriculum leverages its distinctive location, frequently integrating the surrounding high-altitude environment into its academic programming. Students at Silverton Middle School benefit from a tight-knit educational atmosphere where faculty and staff are deeply connected to the local community. By emphasizing both core academic standards and the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a mountain town, the school strives to prepare its students for success in both the broader world and their local community.
23
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (47.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (39.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (8.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (4.3 %)
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: Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
Phone: (970)387-5543
Website: http://www.silvertonschool.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio